UNIPA News Desk: Haiti continues to face a deepening food crisis, as millions of citizens struggle daily to find enough to eat. According to a new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, more than half of the country’s nearly 12 million people are expected to experience high levels of acute hunger between now and June.
The report estimates that approximately 5.83 million Haitians are currently facing hunger, a slight improvement compared to the 5.91 million recorded in September 2025. Despite this marginal progress, conditions remain critical across the nation.
Alarmingly, nearly 1.9 million people—about 16 percent of the population analyzed—are projected to endure emergency levels of hunger. While this figure has slightly decreased from 2 million, it still reflects a severe humanitarian situation.
Some limited positive developments have been noted. These include a reduction in inflation, which has declined from 32 percent to 22 percent, relatively favorable agricultural conditions during the winter season, and improved access along certain roadways. However, these gains remain fragile.
Speaking in his capacity as President of the Haiti Chapter of UNIPA, Sionel Youte calls for urgent and coordinated international action to confront the worsening crisis. He emphasizes the need to significantly increase humanitarian funding, strengthen food assistance programs, and ensure safe access to vulnerable communities. He also stresses the importance of long-term investment in agricultural resilience and national stability to prevent further deterioration and protect the lives and dignity of millions of Haitians.
Report by:
Sionel Youte,Haiti