A massive earthquake struck 12 January near the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, causing damage across the impoverished region. It is the largest quake to hit the area in 200 years.
Officials estimate the earthquake has killed about 200,000 people and affected an estimated 3 million - about a third of Haiti's population.
Teams came from all over the world to provide assistance to the nation, but initial efforts to distribute aid were hampered by numerous problems - including blocked roads, bureaucratic confusion and the collapse of local authority. U.N. officials say despite the problems, progress is being made.
In the series of reports below VOA takes a look at the earthquake, the aftermath and the relief efforts to help the victims.
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photo galleries showing the devastation, world reaction and recovery efforts.
Watch a 30-minute video report:
"Haiti: A Nation in Peril."
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Haitian-born actor works to keep issue of rebuilding Haiti alive months after devastating earthquake
Red Cross says it expects most victims will have some form of shelter by May 1 to protect them during upcoming rainy season
Haitian President Preval thanked Americans for flood of official and private aid, moral support
UNEP says cleaning up Haiti's environmental mess will be long, difficult, and expensive
President Rene Preval says rebuilding capital Port-au-Prince as it was before January's quake would be 'major historical mistake'
Low cost carrier 'excited' to be going back to Port-au-Prince, hoping to attract customers with $65.71 one-way advance purchase fare
International Labor Organization says Haiti's extreme loss of jobs increases risk children will be lured into abusive, exploitative work
Two Haitian cities will receive ambulances thanks to effort launched by Notre Dame d'Haiti Catholic church in Miami's Little Haiti
Thousands of children languishing in earthquake shattered Haiti, as government clamps down on families, organizations trying to adopt
With Haiti's raining season fast approaching, one man in Washington trying to raise awareness, additional aid
UNAIDS study warns of substantial risk of spread of the deadly virus in overcrowded camps for Haitian survivors of disaster
WFP to provide cooked meals in 19 Port-au-Prince schools; program to expand in coming weeks to include 70 schools
With the planting season approaching, farmers lack funds for seeds, labor
Most passengers headed to Port-au-Prince happy to return to the country they love, despite the enormous January 12 tragedy
Klong Toey residents have long struggled to survive themselves
US Coast Guard has been mining data from text messages and Internet to direct aid to those in need
At least 35,000 head north to town of Gonaives and influx taking a toll on city
Many workers have lost their jobs, and employers are trying to get their businesses up and running
Search engines power largely forgotten English/Creole language database
Haitian NFL player Pierre Garçon, who is in Superbowl XLIV, using newfound stardom to raise attention to Haiti's needs
9,000 people are crowded into one camp, which is on grounds of a damaged school
People say Haiti will need help to rebuild its educational system
Patient's view of devastation in Haiti, appreciation for US Navy hospital ship Comfort show in his artwork
Many students at Saints Joachim and Anne School have Haitian roots, lost family members
Some analysts say disaster may have provided opportunity for them to take even bigger role in long-term rebuilding of their homeland
City of Carrefour was epicenter of earthquake
Community newspapers and radio provide connection to the homeland
Road from Port-au-Prince to Jacmel offers glimpse of earthquake's power
Crime-ridden Cite Soleil is one of the poorest sections of Port-au-Prince
Medical staff of US Navy hospital ship 'Comfort' prepares for mercy mission to Haiti with help of Creole speaking crew members
