Marking the Sixth Anniversary of Haiti's Earthquake

Posted on Jan 12, 2016

Marking the Sixth Anniversary of Haiti's Earthquake
The Neg Mawon statue in the center of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, commemorates the men and women who freed Haiti from colonial rule. It remained standing throughout the destruction of the 2010 earthquake. David Walton/Partners In Health

Today we pause to remember the devastating earthquake Haiti experienced six years ago, on Jan. 12, 2010. We remember those who lost their lives, and we stand with our colleagues who are still grieving the loss of their family members and friends. 

"Six years after the sadness and the tragedy of the earthquake, the heroic Haitian people continue to heal and to rebuild. Their great courage is a beacon and their remarkable resilience is an inspiration," said Dr. Gary Gottlieb, chief executive officer of Partners In Health. "We are privileged to walk in their shadows and to be guided by their brilliance and their passion. Together, we must create and provide the superb health care services that every Haitian covets and that we all deserve."

With the help of our staff, partners, and supporters, Partners In Health will continue to work toward building a healthier Haiti.

We invite you to learn more.  

 

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