Haiti earthquake aftermath

The 2010 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, displaced hundreds of people. Two years after, the Haitians were living in internally displaced person (IDP) camps. Billions of dollars were invested by aid organizations and government agencies, specially by the United Nations (UN) Peace Mission – MINUSTAH – towards the support, reconstruction and security of the country.

 

 

Aftermath the earthquake, in 2010, the Caribbean Beach turned into a big sewer and landfill/dump, becoming the highest contamination area in Port-Au-Prince, 2012.
To survive, residents look for contaminated food or objects that can be sold to ensure survival. In activities like this the contamination by the garbage is inevitably. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
To survive, residents look for contaminated food or objects that can be sold to ensure survival. In activities like this the contamination by the garbage is inevitably. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
In many areas of Port-Au-Pince, children wait the whole day for food or some aid, Haiti, 2012.
In many areas of Port-Au-Pince, children wait the whole day for aid, Haiti, 2012.
With the accumulation of trash brought by the earthquake, the garbage produced by the inhabitants daily and the lack of water treatment, contamination by cholera is common among those who have contact or ingest it. Unfortunately cholera virus causes severe diarrhea and can kill within hours if left untreated. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Resident child plays in the immensity of sand and is at risk of being contaminated by various diseases. According to the UN, garbage has been deposited in the region for about two years and contact with it is at a high risk. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Child resident of landfill. Many children already grow up with various diseases when they are exposed to litter, untreated water and precarious food. The cause for the stomach belly, like that of the girl, can be malnutrition and worms. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
In addition to the many illnesses to which residents are exposed, many of the improvised huts for the dwelling are in areas of high risk of contamination and collapse since they are made of pieces of plastic or iron brought by the sea of garbage. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
In addition to the many illnesses to which residents are exposed, many of the improvised huts for the dwelling are in areas of high risk of contamination and collapse since they are made of pieces of plastic or iron brought by the sea of garbage. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
In many areas of Port-Au-Pince, children wait the whole day for food or some aid, Haiti, 2012.
In addition to the many illnesses to which residents are exposed, many of the improvised huts for the dwelling are in areas of high risk of contamination and collapse since they are made of pieces of plastic or iron brought by the sea of garbage. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Two years after the earthquake it is still is possible to see almost all the damage, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Two years after the earthquake it is still is possible to notice almost all the damage, inclusively in Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Family in Citè Soleil, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Displaced Camp Parc Jean Marie Vincent. Residents of camps like this live with fear and terror, especially women, who are often victims of rape or threats. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
After losing everything in the earthquake, this old lady of 82 years lives in a stall of canvas and stones, without any food, personal object or movéis. In his house - two square meters - there is not even a mattress or another piece of clothing. Just water. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
“Biscuit” in camp for displaced is made with soil and commercialized, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.-16
Displaced Camp Parc Jean Marie Vincent. Residents of camps like this live with fear and terror, especially women, who are often victims of rape or threats. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Children and other people of community dispute food, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Displaced Camp Parc Jean Marie Vincent. Residents of camps like this live with fear and terror, especially women, who are often victims of rape or threats. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
The famous place in Port-au-Prince, Hell´s Kitchen. Here you can buy everything, specially food, but mostly rotten food, Haiti, 2012.
Port-au-Prince two years after the earthquake, Haiti, 2012.
Two years after the earthquake it is still is possible to see almost all the damage, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
In an area of Port-au-Prince residents improvise dwelling tents and football pitch. According to the MINUSTAH military - UN Mission in Haiti - in times more troubled and violent were bodies being thrown into space and children playing with parts of unknown bodies, 2012.
The national police in Haiti doesn't have enough resources to perform their activity, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Bel Air, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
To survive or help support their families many children work heavy on domestic services when they should live their childhoods and study. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
In many areas of Port-Au-Pince, children wait the whole day for food or some aid, Haiti, 2012.