Abandoned fields, soaring hunger: Gang violence hits Haiti's countryside
Story | 15 March 2024
Emergency
Haiti is experiencing a dramatic escalation in 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 violence is hindering access to food – a staggering 44 percent of Haiti’s population, or 4.35 million people, are acutely food insecure.
Roadblocks have led to shortages of food and fuel. Prices are skyrocketing, driving affordable meals out of reach for millions of families.
The south has seen an influx of people sheltering with family, after they were forced from their homes by violence in Port au Prince. Many host families don’t have the means to support new arrivals, and recent price hikes only make matters worse.
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 requires an investment of US$104.1 million through July 2024.