FAO emergencies and resilience

Haiti

Currently, over half of Haiti’s population is facing acute hunger. For years, natural hazards and political turmoil have taken a toll on Haitians who were already in need of humanitarian assistance in both rural and urban areas. Rising food and fuel prices has led to growing civil unrest that has plunged Haiti into chaos, paralysing economic activities and transport. The basic food basket is out of reach for many Haitians. The situation is further exacerbated by the recent escalating violence and increased internal displacement which is likely to push more people to the brink of survival. It is crucial to help Haitians produce better, more nutritious food to safeguard their livelihoods and strengthen their resilience, especially in the context of a worsening food crisis.

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FAO strengthens food security across Haiti and the Dominican Republic through emergency agriculture and regional agrifood system protection
26/01/2026

High-level mission to Haiti and the Dominican Republic focuses on cross-border protection of livelihoods and agrifood systems

 
 
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04/2026

The European Union funded the FAO project entitled ‘Post‑Earthquake Recovery 2021: resilient agriculture and sustainable school feeding in the Grand’Anse department’ for an amount of EUR 10 million.

03/2026

The European Union funded the FAO project titled “Improving food and nutrition security and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable populations in the North-East Department” for an amount of EUR 4 million (approximately USD 4.7 million).

05/2026

Haiti is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, with 51 percent of the population – 5.7 million people – experiencing acute food insecurity.

 
 
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