Seven USAID response workers reflect on their experiences

After a major disaster, humanitarian workers often rush to chaotic and dangerous environments to help people in their time of need.

Since Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti’s southwestern peninsula three weeks ago, USAID’s Hurricane Matthew Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and our partners have been working around the clock to support the Government of Haiti’s efforts to provide help to communities affected by the storm. On top of delivering food assistance and relief supplies, we are clearing roads and debris, providing materials for emergency shelter, and working with health authorities to monitor and prevent the spread of disease in areas where water and sanitation services have been compromised.

DART Press Officer Scott Fontaine asked several team members to share insight into their work and what motivates them. Read on to meet seven of these dedicated disaster response workers.