State of Emergency
By now you have likely seen Haiti back in the news with brutal updates about the continued political unrest and instability plaguing the nation. It has been almost 3 years since President Moise was assassinated and Haiti has yet to have a stable government in power since, creating mass anarchy and allowing for a full-on gang war throughout the country.
Each day the story continues to unfold and unfortunately continues to get worse and worse.
But for the community of La Pointe, we are pleased to report that as of today all programs are running and open. Because of our location in Northern Haiti we are protected by the lack of usable roads and therefore extreme gang violence.
One of the most significant needs we are seeing is the lack of food. Much of the food in Haiti is imported from other countries and because the gangs control the streets it is difficult to transport the food. This drives up the price of the food that is available and limits access to subsidized food aid.
It is estimated that over 500 Haitians are dying each day due to starvation. This includes children.
Many of you have reached out to ask how you can help. At this time monetary donations are the best and quickest way to support during this ongoing crisis.
We have always prided ourselves on being Haitian led and during times like these it makes all the difference. We are able to get funds to our local leaders who can find ways to source food for the 600+ students who attend school each day. These funds help to cover the inflated cost of food and help to ensure these children are getting at least one meal a day.
Please consider becoming a recurring donor at $20 per month. Make a secure donation here: