Violence, disease and hunger threatening children’s lives
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Increasing armed group violence, a resurgence of cholera, rising malnutrition rates and soaring inflation are creating a terrifying environment for children in Haiti. Around 3 million children – the highest number on record in Haiti – require humanitarian support. UNICEF is working tirelessly to ensure children and families receive the urgent life-saving support they need.   

The humanitarian situation in Haiti 

Children’s lives are under threat in Haiti as armed groups fight for territory and control, particularly in the capital of Port-au-Prince.  

The looming threats of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, as well as family separation and displacement, are taking a heavy toll on children's mental health and well-being. During the 2023-2024 school year, 919 schools were affected by violence and insecurity, with nearly half closing completely, impacting at least 50,000 students. The number of displaced children in Haiti has risen by almost 50% since September 2024, now making up about one in eight children due to the ongoing violence. 

At the same time, malnutrition and cases of cholera, an infection caused by contaminated food or water, are at significant levels across the country. Malnutrition and cholera are a lethal combination, as children suffering from severe acute malnutrition are more vulnerable to cholera and far more at risk of dying from the disease. 

With limited access to safe drinking water, affordable food and basic education and health services, children and their families in Haiti are reaching a breaking point. 

In addition to the violence, hunger and disease, Haiti, which is still recovering from two devastating earthquakes in the last decade, faces the constant threat of hurricanes and earthquakes, compounding the problems it is already facing. 

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How UNICEF is responding to the crisis in Haiti

Despite the extremely insecure and volatile environment, UNICEF is staying in Haiti. We have been working with partners to step up efforts to protect families and provide urgent life-saving support, including: 

  • Delivering cholera kits and improving access to safe drinking water
  • Supporting nutrition services, including treatment for severe acute malnutrition
  • Promoting safe learning environments
  • Prioritizing psychosocial support and protection services to victims of gender-based violence, unaccompanied and separated children, and those associated with armed groups
  • Assisting with disaster recovery and preparedness 

How your donation will help children in Haiti

We need generous donors like you to help UNICEF: 

  • Treat 120,000 children with severe acute malnutrition;
  • Reach over 598,000 children and caregivers with community-based mental health and psychosocial support;
  • Provide 600,000 children with access to formal or non-formal education, including early learning;
  • Reach over 880,000 people with sufficient quantity and quality of water;
  • Vaccinate over 220,000 children against measles.