Haiti

Haiti is one of the poorest nations in the world, ranking 166 out of 193 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI).

Natural disasters and violence are key drivers of food insecurity in the country – and millions don’t have enough food to eat. Haiti is still reeling from the devastating earthquakes and hurricanes of 2010, 2016, and 2021 and is in the grip of an ongoing humanitarian crisis driven by widespread gang violence. 

Mary's Meals in Haiti

Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in Haiti since 2006. We work with three local partners – Caritas Hinche, Summits Education and Bureau de Nutrition et Développement.  

We serve our meals in the remote and under-developed Central Plateau Region, as well as in high-risk urban slum areas in Gonaïves and in the capital, Port-au-Prince.  

We are currently reaching more than 196,000 children in over 670 schools in Haiti. 

Crisis in Haiti

Haiti is facing the worst hunger crisis in its history. Gang violence has reached unprecedented levels, devastating the economy and people’s lives.

More than half of the population do not have enough food, and families are in greater need than ever before.

At the heart of this crisis – and suffering the most – are Haiti’s children. With food being used to lure hungry children into armed gangs, the need for Mary’s Meals is more urgent now than ever.

We urgently need your support to keep our promise to the children we serve in Haiti and show them that there is hope beyond the violence. Donate today and help us keep them fed and safe in school, where they can learn and dream again.