Haiti_Henry Cho 2024

Haiti is enduring severe turmoil due to gang violence, with gangs controlling 90% of the capital. Although the capital’s airport reopened after being closed for over three months, commercial flights remain unavailable. Approximately 70% of schools and most hospitals have shut down, leaving the lives of local residents mired in suffering under constant threats from the gangs.  This year alone, 400,000 people have been displaced, and over 5,000 have been killed or kidnapped. Public security has long collapsed, and while international police forces are awaited, there is no sign of improvement. Following the withdrawal of most NGOs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Haiti faces a dire food crisis, with half of the population suffering from malnutrition. Orphanages, in particular, are struggling to secure food supplies amidst this worsening situation.  Amidst this desperate reality, the support of the Global Children Foundation (GCF) has been a source of strength and hope for orphans who are facing the greatest challenges. Thanks to GCF’s assistance, children have been able to receive basic food supplies to sustain their lives, serving as a glimmer of hope in the midst of their pain.