‘Spiralling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP
October 25, 2024
By CNN
(CNN) – The World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for continued global attention to the “spiralling crisis” in Haiti, warning that the country is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in decades.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the WFP said that more than 4.5 million people in Haiti are now facing acute food insecurity, up from 2.5 million in January 2023.
“The situation in Haiti is dire,” said Jean-Martin Bauer, WFP’s Country Director in Haiti. “We are seeing levels of food insecurity that we have not seen in decades. People are going hungry, and they are dying from preventable causes.”
The WFP said that the crisis in Haiti is being driven by a combination of factors, including political instability, natural disasters, and economic shocks.
“Haiti has been hit by a perfect storm of crises,” said Bauer. “The political instability has crippled the country’s economy, and the natural disasters have destroyed crops and infrastructure. As a result, people are unable to meet their basic needs.”
The WFP is calling for urgent international assistance to help Haiti address the crisis.
“We need to act now to prevent this crisis from spiralling out of control,” said Bauer. “We need food, water, and shelter for the most vulnerable people in Haiti. We also need to support the government in rebuilding the country’s economy and infrastructure.”
The WFP said that it is already providing food assistance to more than 1 million people in Haiti. However, it said that more funding is needed to reach the most vulnerable people.
“We are doing everything we can to help the people of Haiti,” said Bauer. “But we cannot do it alone. We need the international community to step up and support us.”
Background
Haiti has been plagued by political instability and violence for decades. In recent years, the country has also been hit by a series of natural disasters, including Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and the earthquake in 2021.
The political instability and natural disasters have crippled Haiti’s economy. The country is now one of the poorest in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $1,100.
The poverty and instability in Haiti have led to a humanitarian crisis. More than 4.5 million people in Haiti are now facing acute food insecurity. The WFP is calling for urgent international assistance to help Haiti address the crisis.
‘Spiralling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP
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