Mar 9th, 2010 · UNICEF estimates that more than 20,000 children lost their parents in the Jan. 12 quake and its aftermath. Relatives or neighbors are caring for many of these children. Others, such as a group of boys in a Port-au-Prince park, are fending for themselves.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · In Haiti, the musician's politically charged lyrics helped elect a president and nearly got him killed. But now, after a term as mayor of Port-au-Prince, Charlemagne lives in Miami. The earthquake last month has devastated the singer, who used to be described as the Bob Marley of Haiti.
Feb 9th, 2010 · The Catholic Church is trying to rebuild in Haiti after last month's devastating earthquake, which killed many of its church members. Father Andrew Small works for the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops, which has already donated equipment and money to restart the Catholic radio station in Port-au-Prince. Host Michel Martin talks to the Catholic leader about rebuilding efforts.
Feb 8th, 2010 · Teams of American structural engineers are in Haiti looking into the integrity of the thousands of buildings still standing. U.N. officials say perhaps 20 percent of the structures in Port-au-Prince collapsed, and 80 percent of those still standing suffered serious damage. Some of these structures shouldn't be occupied.
Feb 6th, 2010 · Amid the desperation and despair in earthquake-ravaged Port-au-prince, musicians from Haiti's national chorus, jazz band and philharmonic gave their first post-quake concert. The musicians were able to rescue some instruments from the rubble, and they held the concert in the devastated neighborhood of Bell Aire to bring hope to the displaced.
Feb 4th, 2010 · The 10 Americans tried to take 33 children out of the country after the Jan. 12 earthquake. They were whisked away to a jail following their court appearance in Port-au-Prince on Thursday.
Jan 31st, 2010 · In Haiti, relief organizations are still struggling to get food, water and other aid to earthquake survivors. But some food and other necessities are available on the streets of Port-au-Prince — if survivors can afford it. That has led some aid groups to shift gears and pay people for clean-up work, so they can buy what they need.
Jan 30th, 2010 · As thousands of Haitians try to flee devastated Port-au-Prince, disaster researchers are clamoring to get in. Experts in the relatively new field of study could offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of relief efforts.