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Conflict & Hunger

Half the population of Haiti is experiencing extreme hunger because of conflict, extreme weather events and soaring inflation. People need food now.

Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti

As violence and conflict escalate in Haiti, entire communities are cut off from access to food. Watch the special from ABC World News Tonight:

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Relentless Violence, Disasters and Inflation

Haiti has one of the highest levels of hunger in the world and faces chronic poverty. On a good day, electricity, running water and healthcare are scarce. Now, violent conflict is forcing many Haitians to flee or hide in their homes. Half the population of the impoverished Caribbean country needs immediate food assistance.

Causes of Hunger

Political Upheaval

Haiti’s ongoing political turmoil erupted in September 2019 as tens of thousands of Haitians took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise. The protests quickly turned violent and the security situation has remained precarious since. Conflict between armed groups has limited people’s access to food and water.
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Natural Disasters

In the past two decades, Haiti has been rocked by severe storms, landslides, drought, earthquakes and hurricanes. The frequent natural disasters make it nearly impossible for families to grow enough food to feed themselves.
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Poverty

Haiti is the poorest country in the Latin America and Caribbean region and among the poorest countries in the world. The country's economic collapse in 2024 further exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. Today, many families are unable to afford food and other necessities, like housing and healthcare.
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See How We’re Supporting Haitians

The World Food Programme has worked in Haiti since 1969. We provide communities with lifesaving food assistance and logistics support to the wider humanitarian response.
WFP warehouse in Haiti
Emergency Food
To mitigate the impact of future disasters, WFP pre-positions stocks of emergency food. This enables WFP to respond swiftly when disaster strikes and put hot meals into the hands of survivors.
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School meals in Haiti
School Meals
Our school meals ensure children still have access to nutritious food despite the ongoing crisis. With the Ministry of Education and partners, WFP provides school meals to up to 530,000 schoolchildren daily.
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Logistics
WFP is supporting the humanitarian community in Haiti by transporting food and cargo by sea, where roads are blocked, as well as staff and humanitarian supplies through the U.N. Humanitarian Air Services.
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Latest News From Haiti

  • News Release
  • November 12, 2025

New FAO-WFP Report Warns of Shrinking Window to Prevent Millions More People Facing Acute Food Insecurity in 16 Hotspots
Farhia Ali and her daughter Ruqiya at a health clinic in Mogadishu.
  • News Release
  • October 15, 2025

WFP Warns That Six Critical Operations Are Facing Significant Food Aid Pipeline Breaks by Year-End

Internally displaced peoples in Port au Prince
  • News Release
  • October 13, 2025

WFP Warns Haiti’s Most Vulnerable Hit Hard by Deepening Crisis

  • Blog
  • October 2, 2025

How WFP Continues to Save Lives as Global Hunger Rises

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