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Haiti

Why are we in Haiti? Haiti is currently in the midst of a complex humanitarian crisis that encompasses political instability, displacement, natural disasters, extreme hunger and gang violence, including gender-based violence. As the situation continues to deteriorate, nearly half of the country’s population requires humanitarian assistance.

Haiti’s deepest crisis goes beyond the headlines

The ongoing crisis in Haiti has had several headline moments over the last six years, including the resignation of the prime minister in 2024 and the attacks by armed gangs on strategic institutions such as the airport, prisons or hospitals. The situation has worsened in the last year, with escalations of gang violence, particularly in the capital of Port-au-Prince.

5.5 million Haitians, approximately 45% of the country’s population, will require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Nearly just as many are facing extreme levels of food insecurity. A weakened infrastructure and political instability have left many hospitals and clinics out of service, while diseases like cholera spread at a rapid rate. 

Latest achievements

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Emergency response

Despite the volatility of the context in the neighborhoods in which we work (such as Cité Soleil), we have maintained our activities throughout the most recent crises thanks to a network of community-based focal points and partners. 

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Gender-based violence

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Partnerships

Orlguine Walne, sits with her daughter Abishai , waiting for a distribution of hygienic kits by Concern Worldwide in Cite Soleil slum, a district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery/ Concern Worldwide
Orlguine Walne, sits with her daughter Abishai , waiting for a distribution of hygienic kits by Concern Worldwide in Cite Soleil slum, a district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery/ Concern Worldwide
Juliana Tanis, pictured with her grandchildren in her house in Cite Soleil slum, a district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Juliana is supported by Concern and recently received a hygiene kit to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Juliana Tanis, pictured with her grandchildren in her house in Cite Soleil slum, a district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Juliana is supported by Concern and recently received a hygiene kit to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The Concern emergency team successfully began the first steps of our cash distributions this weekend in response to the Haiti earthquake. Hats off to the team, who have been working nonstop to get aid to the people who need it. Photo: Makayla Palazzo/Concern Worldwide
The Concern emergency team successfully began the first steps of our cash distributions this weekend in response to the Haiti earthquake. Hats off to the team, who have been working nonstop to get aid to the people who need it. Photo: Makayla Palazzo/Concern Worldwide
Chrisméne Vilfort, from the quartier of Ti Haiti, Cité Soleil, Port-au- Prince. Photo: Tim Sheehan/Concern Worldwide
Chrisméne Vilfort, from the quartier of Ti Haiti, Cité Soleil, Port-au- Prince. Photo: Tim Sheehan/Concern Worldwide

How we’re helping Haiti

Our response in Haiti has changed over the years, but our focus remains on improving living standards and economic status for the island nations's most vulnerable communities.

Inclusive disaster risk reduction
Women for peace and reconciliation
Promoting non-violent leadership
Solutions for a better future

Organisations who fund us

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Apoline Niyosenge is taught how to wash her hands properly by Concern community worker Abel Bamwisho, DRC. Photo: Pamela Tulizo

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  • Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.

  • When an emergency strikes we are among the first on the ground.

  • We go to the ends of earth to deliver aid where it's needed most.

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