“The water was like a monster, hitting everything violently. It was the worst day of my life.”
That’s how Rosemika, a 10 year old girl from Haiti, describes the day Hurricane Matthew hit. Can you imagine it? In an instant, everything she knew turned upside down.
Rosemika and her siblings ran for the hills as fast as they could. Thankfully, they escaped, but their home was destroyed.
Stories like this highlight the difference donors like you make for children — not just when disasters strike, but throughout the weeks, months and even years of recovery that follow.
Because of you, Plan International was already working in Rosemika’s community. And with your support, we were able to react quickly, delivering essentials like food, water, medicine and temporary shelter.
Disasters take many forms and often come without warning. That’s why your support of the Humanitarian Response Fund means so much. Your commitment ensures that Plan can spring into action right away. And, you enable us to continue working with families throughout the recovery process.
Rebuilding takes time, and with you by our side, we’re in it for the long haul. In the two years since Hurricane Matthew struck in October 2016, people like you have donated more than $72,000 to the recovery effort.
With your help, families built temporary homes using Plan shelter kits. Children like Rosemika played in Plan’s child-friendly spaces. And, children and adults alike were able to stay healthy with Plan hygiene kits.
“I am so happy that Plan International has not let us down,” Rosemika said.
YOU have not let her down.
You’ve also been there for children and families in Nigeria recovering from attacks by militant extremists. You’re there for Rohingya families who have fled Myanmar seeking safety in the refugee camps in Bangladesh.
And when Fuego Volcano in Guatemala erupted, you were there once again. Thanks to you, we’re putting $100,000 to work in Guatemala, providing essential support to children and families displaced by the volcano.
We can’t prevent disasters from happening. But, with your support, we can help build resilient communities and be there for children and families like Rosemika’s. You make all this possible. Thank you.
