Haiti: UNICEF Responds
On behalf of the children of Haiti, UNICEF child protection expert Nadine Perrault shares a thank you in a video interview to the volunteers and supporters of the US Fund for UNICEF.
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was rocked by an earthquake that registered over 7.0 on the Richter scale. It was the most powerful quake to strike the country in nearly 200 years and it resulted in destruction on an unimaginable scale. The epicenter of the quake was just ten miles from the densely populated city of Port-au-Prince.
This page is designed to provide educators and parents with resources related to Haiti and the recent earthquake. We will be updating this page regularly. We have also created a discussion thread on our TeachUNICEF Facebook group page where educators and parents can provide best practices and add to a working list of resources.
Classroom Resources
- UNICEF Canada Global Classrooms - Humanitarian Emergencies (Middle School and High School Lesson Plans)
- Background Information for Adults: Haiti Earthquake
- Background Information for Youth: Haiti Earthquake
Facilitation Questions
Handout: Comprehension Questions
Haiti Country Information
Updates, Stories, and Videos
- U.S. Fund for UNICEF Field Notes Blog
- U.S. Fund for UNICEF YouTube Channel
- UNICEF YouTube Channel
- TeachUNICEF TeacherTube Channel
Information on UNICEF Supplies
Discussing Natural Disasters
- NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) - Tips and Resources for Parents and Teachers
- UNICEF Voices of Youth Discussion Thread: This site provides an opportunity for youth to discuss global issues with their peers around the world. To learn more about Voices of Youth visit www.unicef.org/voy and to access the discussion thread on Haiti please click here.
Taking Action
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