Haiti's Food Insecurity Crisis

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Haiti is facing a severe food crisis due to gang violence, low agricultural production, and lack of humanitarian aid, with millions of people experiencing acute food insecurity and some regions on the brink of famine.

Key Points

  • Millions of Haitians facing acute food insecurity
  • Some regions close to famine
  • Gang violence and low agricultural production major contributors to crisis
  • International aid organizations struggling to keep up

Pros

  • Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is raising awareness about the crisis
  • International aid organizations are on the ground trying to help

Cons

  • Gang violence is causing havoc and preventing aid distribution
  • Lack of agricultural production and humanitarian aid are exacerbating the crisis