Oxfam would like to thank the many generous donors who have helped us provide immediate relief to Haitians. We know that the longer-term needs will be great given the scale of destruction and the level of pre-existing poverty in Haiti.

“We are putting our priority on reaching as many more people with emergency assistance and we are also planning for longer-term rebuilding,” said Oxfam’s humanitarian director Fernando Almansa. “This will involve helping to rehabilitate water and sanitation systems in poorer urban neighbourhoods. We will also look at appropriate ways of helping people to increase their food production in sustainable ways. We will help local communities to have a voice in how the government and the international community go about rebuilding Haiti”.

Oxfam in Haiti

Oxfam has emergency teams based in the capital responding with public health, water and sanitation services to prevent the spread of waterborne disease. Our teams are assessing emergency needs across the region and are doing everything possible to meet them. Oxfam and our local partners are working urgently to help as many people as possible!

Oxfam has long experience in Haiti, and we've rushed-in teams from around the region to respond to the situation where our assistance is most needed. Our response includes providing clean water, shelter, sanitation and helping people recover – your donation will go immediately to the most critical needs in Haiti, and we will ensure that every penny is used wisely. 

Donate to Oxfam Canada's Haiti Appeal.

Interview with Oxfam staff person Yolette Etienne in Haiti

Podcasts from Haiti

Oxfam Canada is a member of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION - a network of Canadian NGOs dedicated to a united response in cases of humanitarian crises. The members of the Coalition unite because they recognise the need for strong, decisive action. If you want to find out more or wish to donate through the Coalition, please click here.