Humanitarian and Development Intervention Case Study 2022

Running head: HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION: HAITI 1
Humanitarian and Development Intervention: Haiti
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Executive Summary
The impact of humanitarian groups in improving the conditions of disaster-struck Haiti cannot be
understated. Shortly after the devastating news about the 2010 Haiti earthquake disasters,
humanitarian groups were at the frontline of well-wishers who tried to console and support the
affected victims. Humanitarian groups targeted to improve the worsened living conditions of
Haitians. Considering that millions of Haiti citizens were affected by the earthquake, the need to
help these people was urgent. Later, development groups joined to help in improving the
conditions in Haiti by suggesting methods that would improve the living standards of Haitians
living below the poverty line. This case study reveals some of the humanitarian and development
interventions played by these groups. The case study stresses actions played by humanitarian and
development groups in improving the living standards of the affected at the aftermath of the
2010 earthquake in Haiti. The major international humanitarian and development groups
investigated are World Vision, World Food Programme, Oxfam and Red Cross. Moreover, the
case study admits that in spite of these humanitarian and development groups' efforts, there are a
few things that they should improve. It is apparent that despite the groups' goodwill, the living
conditions of the people in the low-income country are still infuriating.

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Table of Contents
Contents
Executive Summary.......................................................................................................... 2
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 4
Key Issues..................................................................................................................... 5
Goals of the Humanitarian and Development Groups.................................................................6
Problems faced towards Achieving the Goals..........................................................................6
Decision Criteria.............................................................................................................. 7
Major Assumptions.......................................................................................................... 8
Data Analysis and Interpretation.......................................................................................... 9
Preferred Alternatives with Rationale.................................................................................. 10
Recommendations.......................................................................................................... 11
Conclusion................................................................................................................... 11
References................................................................................................................... 13
Appendix A: . Exposed Population..................................................................................... 16

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Introduction
Nine years after the popular Haiti earthquake, the country is yet to recover from the
disastrous tragedy. The catastrophe is still considered to be one of the largest in history, claiming
more than two hundred thousand lives and injuring more than three hundred thousand Haitians.
The earthquake was estimated to have a catastrophic high magnitude of 7.0 and mainly affected
Haitians near the country's capital city, Port-au-Prince. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of
Haitians were displaced. Considering that Haiti is among the poorest countries in the world, the
international community needed to intervene. Many humanitarian and development groups stood
for the occasion and offered material and immaterial support to the affected Haitians.
Humanitarian groups including World Vision, World Food Programme, Oxfam and Red Cross
were very instrumental in restoring the living standards of affected Haitians. The international
groups provided material support such in form of money, water, food and shelter to Haiti
victims. Immaterial relief in form of consolation, counseling, and security was also provided by
these groups. Citizens of other countries, additionally, offered their help in the form of money,
food, and clothes to the affected. However, this case study report that the targeted objectives of
these well-wishers are a long way to be achieved. The study exposes the sluggish movement of
Haiti towards better standards, mainly due to the disorganization of the Haiti government. The
study further suggests various recommendations that could be effective to ensure the
humanitarian and development groups' objectives are achieved. The case study ends with a
conclusion which serves as a summary for the study.