AN inspirational exhibition of photographs and artwork from disaster-struck Haiti has opened in Salisbury this week.

The exhibition, called I Witness, brings images of hope and resilience from Haiti, where Christian Aid is helping to build new homes, plant thousands of trees and supply school children at more than 80 schools with free milk.

The work is on show at the Methodist Church, St Edmunds Church Street. It is open to the public 10am-12pm on weekdays, and after Sunday services, until Sunday November 2.

Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, hit the headlines in 2010 when a huge earthquake struck and destroyed most of its infrastructure and in 2012 Hurricane Sandy battered the country.

The exhibition was the product of a trip to Haiti by three UK Christian Aid supporters, who witnessed how legacies left to the charity are making a big difference.

They met young people, who are being supported by Christian Aid’s local partner organisation and they are now taking part in art therapy, a proven method for young people to recover from such devastating events.

Katrine Musgrave, Christian Aids regional coordinator in Wiltshire, said: We hope lots of people will be inspired by the difference we can make together and take the opportunity to learn more about our work in Haiti.

“Gifts from supporters have such a huge impact and we wanted to share these positive stories of transformation. So often we only see or hear bad news from Haiti but this exhibition shows how Christian Aid is creating a lasting legacy of hope.”