Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
More than 5.8 million Haitians, or about 52 percent of the country's population, are experiencing crisis or worse levels of food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Of these, over 1.8 million are at emergency levels, meaning they are depleting their last assets and unable to meet even basic food needs. The WFP is working with the government and partners to provide emergency food assistance, school meals, social protection programs, and support for smallholder farmers, aiming to reach 2.7 million people in Haiti. However, the organization warns that elevated fuel prices and higher food costs could further worsen the crisis. The WFP requires $332 million to sustain operations over the next year and could reach more people if funding is secured. The broader Humanitarian Response Plan for Haiti remains underfunded, with only about 20 percent of its $880 million goal met.
Violence is a critical factor aggravating the humanitarian situation. Recent armed attacks in the South-East department have displaced over 1,300 people, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This is the first large-scale displacement linked directly to armed attacks in the South-East, which previously served as a reception area for those displaced from other regions. Nationwide, conflict has displaced more than 1.4 million Haitians, with about 300,000 living in overcrowded and precarious conditions. Ongoing instability and vulnerability to extreme weather events continue to worsen the situation.