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2010 Haiti Earthquake

On January 12th, 2010, Haiti was devastated by a massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake, causing of one of the worst natural disasters in history. Up to 300,000 were killed and more than 1.5 million left homeless. See all of our coverage below, from the immediate aftermath of the disaster to recovery and reconstruction efforts and the long-term effects of the disaster.

StoryJul 14, 2010

In the Shadow of Ruins: Haitians Decry Conditions in Massive Tent City Across from Destroyed National Palace

StoryJul 14, 2010

Land Ownership at the Crux of Haiti’s Stalled Reconstruction

StoryJul 14, 2010

Rape in the Camps: Lacking Security, Women Organize to Protect Themselves

StoryJul 14, 2010

“When Everybody Comes and Has a Solution for Haiti, It Only Creates a Problem”–Sister Mary Finnick on Recovery Efforts

ColumnJul 14, 2010

“Haiti, Six Months After the Earthquake.” By Amy Goodman

StoryJul 13, 2010

Sean Penn on Haiti Six Months After the Earthquake, Recovery Efforts, and Why He Decided to Manage a Tent Camp of 55,000 Displaced Haitians

StoryJul 12, 2010

Democracy Now! in Port-au-Prince: Patrick Elie on Haiti Six Months After the Earthquake

StoryJul 12, 2010

Beverly Bell: There Is No Plan for Permanently Housing the 1.9 Million Haitians Who Lost Their Homes in the Quake

StoryJul 12, 2010

Displaced Haitians: “We Can’t Continue in This Situation Anymore”

StoryApr 01, 2010

As Donors Pledge $9.9B for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction, Haitians Call for Inclusivity, Justice in Rebuilding Effort

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