Location: Haiti
Haitians are caught in the crossfire of escalating gang violence that has taken over the country, creating a humanitarian disaster and worsening hunger.
WFP is today warning that Haiti is on the edge of a devastating hunger crisis, with humanitarian operations at risk of grinding to a halt as rampant insecurity limits access to communities and donor funding dries up.
An uptick in violence in Port-au-Prince since mid-August has driven approximately 40,000 people from their homes in several neighborhoods of the capital, exacerbating an already complex humanitarian crisis.
Tropical Storm Franklin is bringing heavy rains, floods, storm surges and strong winds. The U.N. World Food Programme is prepositioning food in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti for the most vulnerable communities in the storm's path.
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One year after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, WFP continues to help communities to rebuild their lives and be better prepared for future disasters
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The earthquake rattled people who were already struggling to feed their families due to economic and climate shocks, and insecurity.
World Food Program USA has donated $250,000 to WFP to support critical earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
WFP’s Marianela González reports from areas affected by the 7.2 magnitude quake that struck the country on August 14.
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