FAO emergencies and resilience

Haiti

HTI Hero

11.8 million
country population

4.43 million people 
in high acute food insecurity

200 000 people
 
internally displaced

to assist 528 000 people FAO requires USD 42.6 million for 2024

Currently, nearly half of Haiti’s population is facing acute hunger. For years, natural hazards and political turmoil have taken a toll on Haitians who were already in need of humanitarian assistance in both rural and urban areas. Rising food and fuel prices has led to growing civil unrest that has plunged Haiti into chaos, paralysing economic activities and transport. The basic food basket is out of reach for many Haitians. The situation is further exacerbated by the recent escalating violence and increased internal displacement which is likely to push more people to the brink of survival. It is crucial to help Haitians produce better, more nutritious food to safeguard their livelihoods and strengthen their resilience, especially in the context of a worsening food crisis.

Highlights
News
Haiti: Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis
25/03/2024

Nearly half of the population is facing acute food insecurity.

News
Rural women in Haiti invest in themselves
10/07/2023

Village savings and loan associations help Haitian women build their businesses and futures

 
 
Key documents
05/2024

Haiti is one of nine countries in the world facing the risk of famine and one of five countries with more than 10 percent of the population in Emergency (IPC Phase 4).

04/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ Data in Emergencies (DIEM) has launched an Executive brief series.

02/2024

Agriculture is an increasingly vital lifeline for people in Haiti. Rising insecurity and low harvests have pushed food prices up.

 
 
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