survivors in Syria Caring for those escaping gang violence in Haiti

Haiti has been beset by gang violence for many years but the entire country fell into disarray after armed gangs blockaded a key fuel terminal in Port-au-Prince in September last year, leading to major shortages of basic goods including fuel and clean water, as well as halting most economic activity in the country. This has deepened a humanitarian crisis in Haiti which left nearly 5 million people without enough food to eat, including nearly 20,000 people experiencing famine-like conditions.

Violent actions by an armed gang in Croix-des-Bouquets, around 10 km from Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince, forced several hundred people to flee their homes. Donations from supporters like you, through our local partner Christian Service of Haiti (SCH), are providing support to more than 500 displaced people, including psychological and emotional support. SCH is also providing cash grants to community groups for community-led responses, such as providing training to help displaced people set up small businesses so they can earn an income.