Conditions in the temporary camps in Haiti, where people have taken shelter because their homes were destroyed in the earthquake, can be pretty unsanitary.
People have set up homes at roundabouts, parks, any empty public space really and the lack of clean water, showers and toilets pose a serious health risk.
World Vision is handing out water containers, water purification tablets, and hygiene kits to families in the camps and we’re also working to construct latrines across 7 camps.
Another thing we’re doing is, we’ve hired an acting troup called Compagnie Zoflanbo to raise awareness of how people can stay healthy in the camps and prevent disease.
In the photo here, taken at a camp in Lagrott in Port au Prince, the acting group is highlighting the importance of clean water and hand washing.
As well as drawing a crowd the music and drama gives people an opportunity to come together and have fun.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
How to stay healthy in the camps
Guest Blog from Haiti
Conditions in the temporary camps in Haiti, where people have taken shelter because their homes were destroyed in the earthquake, can be pretty unsanitary.
People have set up homes at roundabouts, parks, any empty public space really and the lack of clean water, showers and toilets pose a serious health risk.
World Vision is handing out water containers, water purification tablets, and hygiene kits to families in the camps and we’re also working to construct latrines across 7 camps.
Another thing we’re doing is, we’ve hired an acting troup called Compagnie Zoflanbo to raise awareness of how people can stay healthy in the camps and prevent disease.
In the photo here, taken at a camp in Lagrott in Port au Prince, the acting group is highlighting the importance of clean water and hand washing.
As well as drawing a crowd the music and drama gives people an opportunity to come together and have fun.
Conditions in the temporary camps in Haiti, where people have taken shelter because their homes were destroyed in the earthquake, can be pretty unsanitary.
People have set up homes at roundabouts, parks, any empty public space really and the lack of clean water, showers and toilets pose a serious health risk.
World Vision is handing out water containers, water purification tablets, and hygiene kits to families in the camps and we’re also working to construct latrines across 7 camps.
Another thing we’re doing is, we’ve hired an acting troup called Compagnie Zoflanbo to raise awareness of how people can stay healthy in the camps and prevent disease.
In the photo here, taken at a camp in Lagrott in Port au Prince, the acting group is highlighting the importance of clean water and hand washing.
As well as drawing a crowd the music and drama gives people an opportunity to come together and have fun.
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