Haiti is currently facing a severe and multi-dimensional humanitarian crisis, driven by escalating gang violence, political instability, and recurring climate shocks. Since early 2024, the situation has deteriorated rapidly, leaving nearly half of the population—approximately 5.4 million people—in acute food insecurity. Violence and insecurity have displaced over 700,000 people as of September 2024, straining already limited resources and infrastructure.
Access to essential services, including healthcare and education, has been severely disrupted, with numerous facilities forced to close or rendered inaccessible due to gang activity. The crisis has also intensified protection risks, especially for women and children, with widespread reports of gender-based violence. These intersecting challenges have created a critical situation that demands urgent and sustained humanitarian action to alleviate suffering and restore stability.
