Six months after a calamitous earthquake hit the desperately poor nation of Haiti, people feel as if it was 'only yesterday', an Anglican priest has told ENI.

Progressio and Christian Aid say there are no “quick fixes” to overcoming Haiti's development challenges following the devastating earthquake six months ago.

For many in the West, 'natural disasters' are a reason to question religious belief. In places like Haiti, popular faith can be a resource for empowerment and change. Maria Halava interviews a Pentecostal woman pastor from Haiti whose intense belief is both personal and radical in its commitment.

A United Church of Canada delegation will travel to Haiti on 6 April to express pastoral and practical solidarity for the relief work of Christians and others after the 'quake.