SIX years after a catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, an inspirational exhibition of photographs and artwork reflecting the country’s hope and resilience takes place in Burnham-on-Sea.

Called, I Witness, the moving exhibition St Andrew’s Church in Victoria Street, will also explain how local people can help rebuild and transform the lives of people in that devastated country.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and hit the headlines again in 2012, when Hurricane Sandy battered the country.

But I Witness, reflects the resilience of those living in Haiti, where through local partner organisations, Christian Aid has been building new homes, planting thousands of trees and supplying school children with free milk.

The exhibition was put together following a trip to Haiti by three UK Christian Aid supporters, who witnessed how legacies left to the charity by family members were making a difference.

They met young people, who are being supported by Christian Aid’s local partner organisation APROSIFA in the slum district of Port-au-Prince. Many had seen members of their community die, both as a consequence of the earthquake and the susbsequent cholera outbreak. They are now taking part in art therapy, a proven method for young people to recover from such devastating events.

Christian Aid’s Legacy Coordinator for the south west, Fiona Daborn said: “We are delighted to be bringing this exhibition to Burnham on Sea. 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.

“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.

Sunday, April 24 until Sunday, May 22. Admission is free.