Political turmoil, civil unrest, extreme levels of violence, crippling poverty and natural disasters: this deadly combination of threats continues to jeopardize the well-being of Haiti’s children. More than 3 million children – the highest number on record – require humanitarian support as Haitians continue to face some of the worst abuses, violations, and threats to their lives and well-being that have been seen at any point in their history.
2.7 million+ people live in areas controlled or under the influence of armed groups. 1.6 million of them are women and children
362,000+ people are internally displaced. Around 200,000 are children
1,100,000+ women and children in need of nutrition assistance, this figure is likely to increase
1,300,000+ children are in need of child protection services
3,400,000+ people in need of water, sanitation and hygiene services
1,200,000+ children are in need of education support