Children in Haiti working due to violence and lack of education

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Children in Haiti are forced to work in binational marketplaces to support their families due to violence and lack of access to education. Many parents are struggling to keep their children safe and in school amidst ongoing gang violence in the country.

Key Points

  • Haitian children are working in binational marketplaces to support their families
  • Over 500,000 children have lost access to education in Haiti
  • UNICEF estimates that 4 million children need humanitarian assistance in Haiti
  • Gang violence has led to the closure of 1,700 schools in Port-au-Prince
  • Many parents are struggling to keep their children safe and in school amidst ongoing violence