What’s happening?

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of Haiti, causing extensive and tragic death, injury and destruction. It can be easy with the time that has passed to assume the impact of this disaster has diminished, but for children living in Haiti, the devastation is a daily reality.

The earthquake hit home… literally. Approximately 14,000 Compassion children were directly impacted in the region where the earthquake hit. Houses, roads, businesses, churches and government buildings have been damaged or destroyed, including the homes of 12,000 Compassion children.

This has tangible and practical ramifications for the 5,000 children whose homes were completely destroyed and the 7,000 children whose homes were significantly damaged. But, it also has an emotional and psychological impact on the children whose lives were shaken by this disaster.

Compassion’s church partners in Haiti have been present for children in the aftermath of the earthquake and are fully committed to the short- and long-term disaster response. The destruction is extensive, and they need the resources to ensure that children remain safe, secure and cared for. When you give, you are helping our church partners holistically meet the most pressing needs of the children who are recovering from this devastation.