UN boosts food distribution in Haiti as hunger crisis intensifies

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is intensifying its operations in Haiti as the country faces a worsening hunger crisis driven by ongoing violence and displacement.

The situation has deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks, with more than 50,000 Haitians displaced over the past two weeks alone due to insecurity related to armed groups. Across the country, approximately 5.4 million people—nearly half the population—are facing acute hunger, one of the highest per capita rates of food insecurity globally.

Wanja Kaaria, WFP’s Country Director for Haiti, emphasized the agency’s commitment to supporting the Haitian people during this crisis. “WFP stands steadfast with the people of Haiti in this challenging moment,” said Kaaria from Port-au-Prince. “We have been delivering record amounts of food assistance to Haitians in Port-au-Prince and across the country these past few months and will do even more in the coming weeks.”