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In Numbers
USD 9 m six months May. 2025 – Oct. 2025 net funding requirements, representing 57 percent of total.
Operational Updates
WFP highlighted the role of anticipatory actions and data in emergency situations during the regional meeting of the Coordination Centre for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America and the Dominican Republic (CEPREDENAC), in preparation for the 2025 hurricane season. The hurricane season, which begins on June 1, is forecast to be above average, with 17 named storms and 9 hurricanes expected—highlighting the critical importance of preparedness and early planning. The regional meeting facilitated the exchange of experience and best practices, aimed at strengthening interinstitutional, regional, and international coordination to enhance preparedness, accelerate response and optimize the use of resources, to save lives.
WFP officially handed over the fully renovated Warehouse of the Civil Defense, a strategic facility with the capacity to store non-food items. The new facility, financed by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) and the United States Government, and designed according to international standards of efficiency and resilience, was received by the President of the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and Executive Director of the Civil Defense, Juan Salas. This facility will enhance the Civil Defense’s operational capacity for emergency response, ensuring the provision of timely technical and logistical support to national response entities. With this initiative the Civil Defense and its international partners reaffirm their commitment to emergency preparedness, prioritizing efficiency and solidarity in the protection of the Dominican population. team.
WFP Country Office in the Dominican Republic and the Haiti Country Office strengthen collaboration on preparedness, response, and preparatory work on the humanitarian logistics corridor ahead of the hurricane season. The Automated Analysis System for Weather Events and Issuance of Operational Alerts platform (Anacaona) was presented to Haiti CO management and the Regional Director for Latin America and Caribbean, Ms Lola Castro, exploring opportunities for engagement and discussing its potential applicability to support the Office’s operations in response to a hurricane during the 2025 season. Discussions also covered potential service support areas from the Dominican Republic to Haiti’s country office
WFP and DP World reaffirm their partnerships in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. The 1,200m² logistics space dedicated to prepositioning has been extended through December 2025, ensuring continued support for humanitarian operations. Discussions are ongoing to explore the feasibility of using DP World’s barge to reach Cap Haitien, thus improving regional connectivity. In addition, WFP and DP World reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the Port of Caucedo as a strategic hub for humanitarian aid, highlighting its role in integrating port, customs and bonded warehousing services in the Caribbean.