FHAF is an important provider of microcredit services in Haiti.  It was particularly hard hit by the earthquake, with 5 of its 15 branches/buildings having collapsed.  FHAF has now the challenge to reestablish its operations in these offices where it has about 58% of its clients.  To do so will enable FHAF to continue with the provision of microfinance services to its clients, who are mostly low-income women.  Credit is of particular importance at this moment of crisis, to allow microentrepreneurs to finance their investment and working capital needs, so as to restart their economic activities and generate income for their families.  Savings, which it encourages through mutual societies, are good for asset accumulation.  The infrastructure of five of FHAF’s key branches was destroyed, and with its furniture, information systems equipment (computers) needed for the provision of these services.  FHAF is relocating its branches to rented offices, and needs to re-equip its branches in order to restore its financial services, as well as to maintain control of its existing loan portfolio.  The requested expenditures under the Emergency Allocation Support will allow FHAF to purchase the lost equipment, including information technology (computers), office furniture and a motorcycle to put its inhabilitated branches back in operations.  Two consultancies will also be hired, one to help FHAF prepare and implement a contingency plan to deal with its portfolio at risk and the earthquake impacts, and another for a diagnostic and an institutional strengthening plan, that would serve as the basis for FHAF to look for complementary technical cooperation support.  The requested amount covers only part of the overall post-earthquake needs of FHAF, but provides support with critical items that will help restore services.