We are increasing our capacity to assist children caught up in natural disasters and armed conflict. In 2010 we conducted 41 emergency response operations
Working with families before, during and after emergencies
Emergency preparedness, planning and response capacity enabled us to act within two hours of the earthquake in Haiti. In the following days and weeks our rapid intervention saved many lives.
Save the Children team leader Stephen McDonald surveys the aftermath of the the earthquake triggered tsunami which devastated Sendai, Japan. Jensen Walker/Getty Images for Save the Children
Since then, Save the Children has benefited more than 2 million people in Haiti. Now, we are implementing a five-year plan to tackle the country’s ongoing crisis. As well as providing life-saving health and nutritional support to families, we are building schools that are more resistant to hurricanes and earthquakes. And we are working with local communities to minimise the impact of future emergencies.
In Pakistan, we assisted more than 3.3 million people affected by the 2010 floods. Working with local and national authorities, we provided essential items including medical care and tents. We ensured that more than 130,000 children in the worst-hit areas received vital emotional support to help them cope with their experiences.
We are recognised as a leader in nutrition and health in Niger. Our knowledge and networks enabled us to secure international investment for the 7 million people affected by the 2010 food crisis, and provide direct assistance to 400,000 children ourselves.
