Haiti and the role of NGOs Flashcards
1
Q
How many people did the earthquake kill?
A
200,000
2
Q
How many did the cholera outbreak kill in the capital?
A
9,000
3
Q
Number of people red cross delivered clean water to in Port-Au-Prince
A
300,000
4
Q
What are some of the issues with NGOs
A
They don't know what to do Mislead people on how they spend money Don't spend money effectively Some guided by power and money Take a cut of the money Don't do what people need/want Don't give the money to the govt or the people Act like politicians
5
Q
How did the world bank help?
A
They ended Haiti’s debt and started community driven projects to rebuild houses.
6
Q
How many were left in camps
A
200,000
7
Q
How many moved to shelters before getting houses
A
35,000
8
Q
Positive consequences
A
More healthcare put into the area
More prepared for natural disasters
More resources into rural areas
9
Q
How did the red cross limit the outbreak of cholera?
A
They lowered cases from 45,000 a month in 2011 and fell to 2,200 by 2014
