4.7.6: Humanitarian Crises
Responding to Humanitarian Crises. Other Information:
Together with the American people and the international community, we will continue to respond to humanitarian crises around
the globe. We will come to the aid of countries during their times of need, just as we did following the 2011 earthquake,
tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan. And as we did in the aftermath of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake in January
2010, we will provide critical aid to countries facing devastating circumstances to meet their acute short-term needs and
foster long-term recovery. The President led an unprecedented international effort in response to Haiti's natural disaster,
committing over $3.1 billion to relief, reconstruction, and recovery, and launching a multifaceted effort to improve health,
promote food security, and strengthen economic security. While major challenges remain, President Obama has supported a sustained
commitment to Haiti's reconstruction, and the administration has continued to assist in Haiti's development.
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