‘Haitians deserve better’: WFP calls for funds and resources as gang violence fuels hunger
Story | 19 April 2024
Emergency
Haiti is experiencing a dramatic escalation in gang violence and protests as armed groups battle for territory and civilians come under attack.
Thousands of Haitians have been forced to flee their homes and conflict is hindering access to food – nearly 50 percent of Haiti’s population, or a record 4.97 million people, have food insecurity.
WFP and its partners face severe constraints reaching communities in need and roadblocks have led to shortages of food and fuel. World leaders must prioritize humanitarian assistance alongside security measures.
Prices are skyrocketing in a country where poverty is already rife, due in part to disrupted agriculture, driving affordable meals out of reach for millions of families.
Haiti also faces hazards such as earthquakes, storms and floods, as well as economic and political uncertainty.
WFP plans to assist 2.4 million people in 2024. But current funding levels mean we risk being unable to reach nearly 1 million. WFP needs US$95 million through to July 2024.