Continuing Famine Condition in Haiti
The United Nations has identified Haiti as one of only five countries in the world – and the only one in the Western Hemisphere – where a large percentage of the population continues to face catastrophic levels of starvation.
A few excerpts from the latest UN “Hunger Hotspots” report in July:
- Currently more than 5.7 million people (51% of the population) are experiencing Crisis Levels of acute food insecurity – the highest number recorded since analyses began in Haiti in 2013
- Acute food insecurity is predicted to deteriorate further in the coming months
- Currency weakness continues to fuel high food prices, with year-on-year food inflation reaching 37.5%
- Haiti’s famine conditions are being driven by a number of factors, including escalating gang violence, protracted economic decline, and recent flooding and landslides leading to crop losses
- In addition, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to feature above-normal activity, posing further risks to crops, infrastructure and livelihoods
Within this context, I just wanted to say a huge thank you again to all of you who’ve continued providing food assistance for the St Michel Orphanage – your dollars are literally saving lives, and all of it is being done in the name of Jesus through our beloved, trusted partners at the Church of Christ in St Michel, Haiti, who we’ve enjoyed a long and loving partnership with since 2013.
