Responding to Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti

Overview of the Situation
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has reached alarming levels, with more than a million people now internally displaced, according to the latest data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). As of March 2025, 1,041,000 people are currently displaced—many of them having been displaced multiple times—due to ongoing conflict and instability. Among this population, children are particularly vulnerable, making up over half of the displaced individuals. These children, many of whom are separated from their families, are facing critical challenges, including access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, and shelter.

Humanitarian Response: HRI’s Contributions
HRI has continued to be actively engaged in providing life-saving assistance to displaced persons in Haiti. Our focus has been on delivering essential resources such as water and medical care, while also continuing our support for orphaned children in the region. Below are the key activities and services provided by HRI:

1. Provision of Water:

   • Running Water: From February to March 2025, HRI has supplied a total of 42,000 gallons of running water to displaced populations in make-shift camps.
   • Potable Water: We have distributed 20,800 gallons of potable water to those in dire need, ensuring that families can access clean and safe water for drinking and basic hygiene.

2. Water Distribution for Hygiene:

   • To promote proper hygiene and prevent the spread of disease, HRI has distributed water buckets (2 per site) at two key displacement sites to support handwashing efforts.
   • We are planning to distribute 4 additional water buckets by the end of March 2025 to a third site, further strengthening our efforts to improve hygiene practices.

3. Ongoing Support to Orphanages:

   • HRI continues to deliver nutritious food, clean water, medical care, and other essential services to hundreds of children living in a dozen orphanages. These children rely on our support for their daily survival and well-being.

Impact on the Ground
These efforts have made a significant impact in addressing the immediate needs of displaced populations in Haiti. The provision of water has been critical in preventing the spread of waterborne diseases, while the distribution of hygiene materials helps protect individuals from the risks posed by unsanitary living conditions. Our ongoing support to orphanages ensures that children—some of the most vulnerable individuals in this crisis—are receiving the care and resources they desperately need to survive and thrive.

Looking Ahead
As the crisis in Haiti deepens, the need for sustained humanitarian assistance will only grow. HRI remains committed to providing critical support to the displaced populations and vulnerable children in Haiti, but we cannot do this without the continued generosity of our donors. Your support is vital in ensuring that we can continue to deliver lifesaving assistance and bring hope to those who have lost everything.

We are deeply grateful for your continued support in our mission to help the people of Haiti in their time of greatest need.

Thank you for your generosity.

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As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on the incredible resilience of the children in Haiti, even amidst the country’s most devastating humanitarian crisis to date. Thanks to your unwavering support, the children under HRI’s care continue to show remarkable strength and hope.

Haiti is currently facing the worst hunger emergency in the western hemisphere. Over 5.4 million people are experiencing acute hunger, with 6,000 individuals on the brink of starvation, as reported by the World Food Program. Escalating gang violence and political instability have led to unprecedented levels of displacement—over 702,000 people have been forced to flee their homes this year alone, making Haiti the world leader in displacements due to crime-related violence. Just last week, another 10,000 individuals were displaced, including two of HRI’s own dedicated staff.

In the face of these challenges, the children we serve in over a dozen orphanages continue to thrive. Thanks to your generous contributions, hundreds of orphans are receiving nutritious meals, staying healthy, and attending school—nurturing their dreams for a brighter future.

However, the situation remains dire for many. Thousands of children living in camps for displaced persons endure inadequate shelter and have little to no access to food, clean water, or education. Their suffering is profound; each day, they face the elements with uncertainty and fear, longing for basic necessities and safety.

This year, we have been fortunate to receive grants from organizations like the World Food Program, RTI, and the Embassy of Japan, which recognized the impact of our programs. Yet, these resources fall far short of meeting the overwhelming need in our communities. 

As December approaches, over 150 orphans are losing their sponsors. We also continue to struggle to provide enough water for the more than 13,400 displaced persons we serve at four camps for the displaced.

You have already made a remarkable impact, helping over 24,000 people this year! As we look toward the new year, we invite you to consider making a generous donation to support the orphans and extremely vulnerable, displaced children. Your contribution will not only provide immediate relief but will also help to save lives.

Thank you for your compassion and support. Together, we can bring hope and change to those who need it most.

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