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IRD has been delivering medical supplies, equipment and other essential items to Haiti since well before the devastating earthquake of January 12. IRD was able to respond to the earthquake within 48 hours. For more information about IRD's work in Haiti please visit our Haiti Page.


IRD Awarded Over $6 million to Help Haitians Rebuild


Leogane, Haiti – March 12, 2010 — IRD has been awarded more than $6 million to help with transitional shelter, sanitation, and infrastructure in Leogane, Haiti. MORE>>

IRD Conducts Initial Infrastructure Assessment in Leogane, Haiti


Leogane, Haiti – February 25, 2010 — IRD began assessments of infrastructure needs in Leogane on Tuesday in order to prepare the best plan forward for the Leogane community. MORE>>

Improving Sanitation for the Upcoming Rainy Season


Port-Au-Prince, Haiti – February 20, 2010 — IRD began construction for 30 latrines in 11 camps in Leogane, Haiti. More than 1,300 families will benefit from improved sanitation. MORE>>

IRD Announces New Board Members


Arlington, VA – February 17, 2010 — IRD announced today the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The new members will deepen IRD's experience in relief, stabilization and development. MORE>>

IRD Launches Community Stabilization Sector


Washington, DC – January 29, 2010 — The new unit emphasizes citizen engagement, community priorities, connections between citizens and governments, and the re-establishment of jobs and livelihoods in conflict and post-conflict areas. MORE>>

Providing Aid in a Challenging Environment


Port-Au-Prince, Haiti – January 17, 2010 — IRD's emergency relief team was able to bring two truckloads of water to Port-au-Prince today, where they will also be meeting more than $5 million worth of commodities donated to IRD. MORE>>

IRD Mobilizes Millions in Aid for Haiti Efforts


Arlington, VA – January 15, 2010 — IRD has mobilized more than $5 million in aid during the last 72 hours to help the people of Haiti. An estimated 3.5 million individuals have been affected by Tuesday’s earthquake. MORE>>

IRD Sends Emergency Response Team to Haiti


Arlington, VA – January 13, 2010 — IRD immediately mobilized an emergency response team to Haiti, responding to last night’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas. MORE>>

IRD Encourages New USAID Administrator to Strengthen Foreign Aid


Washington DC — January 8, 2010 —IRD congratulates Dr. Rajiv Shah on his swearing-in as the 16th Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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