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.

Reuters
Haiti still struggling three years after quake
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Progress is made in helping Haiti recover from...
Reuters
Haiti's rising food insecurity risks social...
The New York Times
Already Desperate, Haitian Farmers Are Left...
The New York Times
Already Desperate, Haitian Farmers Are Left...
Reuters Alertnet
Rising number of Haitians going hungry after...
Haiti Libre
Haiti: Canada supports the WFP School Feeding...
Xinhua
WFP chief vows to help Haiti fight hunger,...
Examiner.com
Haiti: drought, low funding threaten school meals...
Haiti Libre
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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...