Haiti

Rousselene Jean is hoping to leave the site that became her home three years ago. Her baby was born a few months ago and she breastfeeds him. (Copyright: WFP/Stephanie Tremblay)

Haiti: A Clinic is Making a Big Difference 3 Years After the Earthquake

Nutritional assistance provided to people still struggling to rebuild their lives three years after the earthquake helps mothers raise healthy children.

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Overview

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. Three quarters of Haitians live on less than US$2 per day and half of the population earns less than US$1 per day. Access to education is low, with illiteracy rates at 49%. Nationally, 6.7 million people (out of a population of about 10 million) are considered food insecure, and over half of the food consumed is imported - including more than 80% of the rice...

 

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