Whenever disaster strikes, we are reminded that Haiti is the poorest country in the hemisphere. And each time there is a disaster, this country and others help -- for a while.

It involved Haiti's small disaster bureau, the United Nations, Red Cross and other relief agencies and governments. The training manuals were still being translated from English to Creole when the ...

When it comes to natural disasters, Haiti seems to have a bull's-eye on it. That's because of a killer combination of geography, poverty, social problems, slipshod building standards and bad luck ...

Haiti has never truly recovered, its long-standing vulnerabilities only made worse by the disaster. Billions of dollars of aid money flowed in, but there are allegations it was mismanaged ...

When it comes to natural disasters, Haiti seems to have a bull’s-eye on it. That’s because of a killer combination of geography, poverty, social problems, slipshod building standards and bad ...

Marie Alta Jean-Baptiste is the Director of Haiti's Civil Protection Division - the government body responsible for disaster preparedness and response - which she has led for 10 years. Photo: Anna ...

The toll of Haiti's devastating earthquake is likely to extend well beyond those directly impacted. Relief workers and volunteers who parachute into disasters to help may find themselves stepping ...

Tips to help your children understand tragedy. Jan. 15, 2010— -- We've all been glued to the TV set since Tuesday, watching as Haiti copes with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. As a ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti–Jean-Max Bellerive, Haiti's 52-year-old prime minister, started his 15-hour business day Thursday after getting up from his tent outside his damaged official residence.

When it comes to natural disasters, Haiti seems to have a bull’s-eye on it. That’s because of a killer combination of geography, poverty, social problems, slipshod building standards and bad ...