January 18, 2026
In April 2025, Action Against Hunger, a French humanitarian NGO, reported that 5.7 million Haitians—more than half the population—are facing acute food insecurity. Among them, over 8,400 internally displaced people are experiencing catastrophic hunger, classified as IPC Phase 5, the highest level of severity.
This crisis stems from armed violence, economic collapse, and soaring prices. Massive displacements, especially in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, have further increased the vulnerability of affected populations.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has ramped up its operations, reaching over 1.3 million people in 2025. However, there is an urgent funding gap of $53.7 million to sustain aid efforts through September 2025.
Haiti’s economy, marked by extreme poverty and heavy reliance on subsistence farming, has been severely impacted. Political instability and recurring natural disasters continue to hinder both development and the country’s food security.
