CBM: On the Ground in Haiti

February 8, 2010

While the media spotlight on Haiti has dimmed already, the struggling island nation will be recovering from the catastrophic January earthquake, for years to come.

Two weeks ago, the official body-count had reached close to 170,000, while the number of people injured by the January 12 quake was at 300,000. In one way or another, an estimated 3 million people have been affected.

One of many aid organisations helping with recovery, is CBM. Formerly known as Christian Blind Mission, they’ve been working in Haiti since 1976 and their focus is on helping people with all kinds of disabilities. It’s times like this, that CBM really comes into its own. 

Listen Now - Ulrike Viesmann a CBM aid worker based in Port-au Prince talks with Sheridan Voysey about the current states in Haiti

Useful Links
- Visit Christian Blind Mission (CBM)