UN launches $674 million humanitarian plan to assist Haiti
In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the United Nations (UN) has initiated a $674 million humanitarian plan aimed at addressing urgent needs across the nation.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the plan, which has been launched with the government and other stakeholders, seeks to provide food, shelter, health, education, and protection services for 3.6 million people.
Haiti’s crisis
Haiti, home to over 10 million people, has faced persistent turmoil, with armed gangs wreaking havoc and devastating the economy and public health system.
Approximately 45 per cent of Haiti’s population is food insecure, with 250,000 children suffering from acute malnutrition, highlighting the immediate need for assistance.
Restoring peace in Haiti
President Irfaan Ali of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana recently emphasized the need for tough measures to tackle Haiti’s escalating crisis.
He stressed that decisive actions are essential to navigating Haiti out of its current turmoil encompassing social, political, and economic unrest.
Caribbean leaders gathered in Georgetown, Guyana, for a critical summit to address Haiti’s persistent gang violence.
