BBC: Haiti Earthquake One Year On: The Lost Generation

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Summary: Almost 5,000 children are registered as having lost contact with their families - a list that has grown 60% since the earthquake. About a quarter of the children have now been reunited with parents or relatives, but most of the others will find themselves in orphanages. About half of these homesare not registered with local authorities.

This BBC News article sheds light on the growing number of children who have been separated from their families in Haiti in the wake of the 2010 earthquake. Almost 5,000 children in Haiti are registered as having lost contact with their families - a list that has grown 60% since the earthquake. About a quarter of the children have now been reunited with parents or relatives, but most of the others will find themselves in orphanages and about half of these facilities are not registered with local authorities. To access the full article, click on the document above or use the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-12128349

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