An aerial view of an impoverished neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince demonstrates the extent of damage inflicted by the powerful earthquake that rocked the Haitian capital on 12 January

Haiti is going through the after effects of a terrible earthquake that has led to the loss of thousands of lives in the most densely populated area of the country. NEPAD would like to express heartfelt condolences and deep sympathy to the people of Haiti, especially the victims of this tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected who may have lost family members, workmates and friends. The Government of Haiti has asked the UN to mobilize international resources for the emergency response.

To provide funding to the UN Emergency Relief Response Fund for Haiti: Contact Christelle Loupforest at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs loupforest@un.org to receive banking details.