UNICEF Haiti

Young people are at the forefront of the fight against malnutrition in Haiti, playing a vital role in helping UNICEF reach children in hard-to-reach communities. Their commitment and energy are crucial in delivering essential nutrition services to children who need it the most. Through their efforts on the ground, they help raise awareness and distribute critical nutritional support to children suffering from malnutrition, often in remote areas. Thanks to these young advocates, we are one step closer to ensuring a healthier future for all.

Here are some of the key achievements done by UNICEF and partners in Haiti in 2024 to support every child’s health in Haiti: ✨ Deployment of Health Professionals: 384 health professionals were deployed across 105 institutions, providing essential care to nearly 45,000 beneficiaries. 📚 Mobile Clinics for Health Access: Almost 76,000 people in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area accessed health care services through mobile clinics, expanding outreach in underserved communities. 🏥 Health Facility Rehabilitation: 5 health institutions and 2 neonatology units were rehabilitated, improving health infrastructure and services for mothers and children. These results highlight our commitment to improving health care services in Haiti and ensuring access to quality care for the most vulnerable populations.

As we approach the end of the year, we wish you a peaceful weekend with loved ones. UNICEF Haiti remains committed to building a brighter future for every child and parent. Enjoy this special time! 💙🇭🇹

In just 4 days, nearly 2,000 people displaced by violence in the Bas Artibonite region received essential care. This program, led by UNICEF and its partners, is focused on addressing the health needs of displaced communities, providing medical consultations and treatments tailored to each case. These mobile clinics play a crucial role in ensuring access to healthcare for families and children who have lost everything when they fled their homes.

UNICEF made significant strides in child protection throughout 2024 in Haiti. Some of our most impactful achievements include: ✨ Handover protocol for children associated with armed groups: A key step was taken to ensure the safety and future of children who had been associated with armed groups, with a signed protocol and the establishment of a reintegration transit center. 📚 Prevention of sexual exploitation & abuse: Over 360,000 people across Haiti were reached with vital information on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. 🏠 Mobile safe spaces for GBV prevention: In the Ouest department, 32 mobile safe spaces were set up to help prevent and respond to gender-based violence, providing immediate protection and support for survivors. 💙 Reuniting children with families: UNICEF helped reunite 1,000 returned children with their families, ensuring their safety and providing much-needed care and support. 🧠 Mental health & psychosocial support: In areas affected by armed violence, 85,000 children received mental health and psychosocial support, helping them heal and rebuild after traumatic experiences. These results highlight our ongoing commitment to ensuring the protection and well-being of children in Haiti, even in the face of adversity. Together, we are creating a brighter future for children and families.

The police plays a crucial role not only in protecting children, but also in safeguarding their well-being. Thanks to support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, 100 Community Education Police officers have been trained to provide psychosocial support in Haitian schools. This initiative, carried out by the PRODEV Foundation in partnership with UNICEF and MENFP, aims to strengthen school safety and the resilience of communities affected by armed violence, thus providing an environment conducive to children's development.

By engaging with communities in churches, temples and health centeres, and by utilizing local radio, UNICEF has been able to reach 24,640 people with key information about COVID-19 vaccination. Thanks to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, these efforts are fostering stronger, healthier communities.

Happy Holidays from UNICEF Haiti! As we celebrate this season of hope, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of the children and families we serve. Together, we can make a brighter, healthier future for every child in Haiti. Thank you for your continued support! 💙

With the support of USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, Sida, Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, UNICEF France, and UNICEF Schweiz und Liechtenstein, UNICEF is distributing recreational kits to support children affected by the crisis in Haiti. These kits help children regain a sense of normalcy, express their emotions, and rebuild themselves despite the challenges they face. #ForEveryChild, protection.

Every child has the right to go to school, no matter what. The Haitian Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training and UNICEF have reintegrated 608 students displaced by the violence in Pont-Sondé into five schools in Saint-Marc. With the support of Education Cannot Wait (ECW), UNICEF also distributed 80 desks and benches, blackboards, recreational and educational kits to welcome the new arrivals in these schools. #ForEveryChild, an education.