How long will the Red Cross be in Haiti?
Theres no question that what took seconds for the earthquake to destroy will take years to rebuild and we anticipate that we be there for the next three to five years. The American Red Cross has had a presence in Haiti since 2004 with programs in health, disease prevention, disaster preparedness and disaster response. The long-term American Red Cross plan for Haitis recovery outlines the following priorities for spending during the next three to five years: • 39 percent of the funds will be spent on for shelter; • 18 percent for emergency relief; • 17 percent for water and sanitation projects; • 16 percent for helping families rebuild their lives through grants, loans and other financial assistance; • Other spending areas in the multi-year plan include helping communities prepare for future disasters such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes and strengthening health programs. The allocations in the American Red Cross plan likely will shift somewhat in the years ahead in order to be re
