Raymonde Francois, 49, adopted two children after their mothers died in childbirth.

One – four-year-old Neliejelaine Jean – was the child of one of her neighbours. The other - Milles Xavier Francois, 8, is her brother’s son.

Both of them have been ActionAid sponsored children for two years.

Raymonde’s house was destroyed by the earthquake so she and Neliejelaine and Milles Xavier and her three other children are sleeping on the pavement with only bedsheets to protect them from the elements.

“We are all feeling the bad effects of having to sleep outside,” she said. “I am not feeling well because of the dirt and dust everywhere. Milles Xavier has diarrhoea and I am worried about him. Shelter and food are the most important things for us now.

“We managed to save some pots and pans and clothes and sheets from our house, but that was all.
“ActionAid has come to give us food, thank god, because no one else from the government or other organisation has come to help. But it has nearly run out.

“Thankfully my husband has been able to go back to work this week. He is a mechanic, but his garage was closed since the earthquake so he was unable to earn any money. Now at least he will be bringing in money.”

ActionAid will be distributing food in Bodlo again in the next week and will be helping families with shelter and help to get back to work.

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