In over three months, from November 2021 to January 2022, U-Reporters showed that youth can be key allies to support recovery actions. By joining UNICEF emergency response, young people contributed to distributing school kits in three regions in southern Haiti: Grand’Anse, Sud, and Nippes, which were seriously devastated by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 2021.
By participating voluntarily, 30 U-Reporters collaborated with UNICEF Haiti staff and reached 270 schools where they distributed 70,000 kits to school children and 1,600 kits to teachers.
“Education is the foundation for the evolution of all communities. I was both proud and happy to have participated in the distribution of school kits in Grand'Anse. My greatest motivation is the satisfaction of the children in need,” said Santia, 20, U-Reporter in Grand’Anse.
“I happily participated in the distribution of school kits in Sud. I have always wanted to help people, especially children in remote areas, while they are in need. As a young person, it is a pleasure to offer my contribution for the benefit of my community and surrounding localities,” shared Josué, 20, U-Reporter in Sud.
“Education is important because it allows us to learn about many things: our environment, how we live, that’s why every child should have access to learning,” mentioned Selena, 22, U-Reporter in Nippes.
By including pencils, bag packs, and other stationery materials, the school kits are resources to encourage children's access to learning and the reopening of schools in the three affected departments.
With this action, U-Reporters keep showing us that when they unite, they can bring hope to their communities.
If you felt inspired by this story, know that you can also help children in Haiti by donating at help.unicef.org.
Data and Photo Credits: UNICEF Haiti, U-Report Haiti
