GAHDA is well situated to respond to the all-too-frequent disasters in the Grand’Anse. Multiple encounters with hurricanes, floods, cholera, COVID-19, droughts, earthquakes, and political instability over the past 30 years has necessitated the development of a strong network, people in Port-au-Prince, the Grand’Anse, and abroad stand ready to supply food, medical supplies, volunteer healthcare providers, and medicines.

The most recent major hurricane (Matthew, in 2016) devastated most of the Grand’Anse Department. GAHDA immediately began coordinating relief efforts, including the dispersal of food, medicines, healthcare, and relief supplies. GAHDA also provided building supplies for home repair to over 3000 people who lost their housing. This effort continues for those families still living without adequate shelter.