A fund of 28.1 million euros supports 15,000 Haitian farming families
An envelope of 28.1 million euros, jointly granted by the European Union and the French Development Agency, funds the second phase of the Multisectoral Food Security and Nutrition Program. Launched on Friday, October 9 according to Vant Bèf Info, this program aims to assist 15,000 farming families, representing over 60,000 people spread across Léogâne, Grand-Goâve, and Petit-Goâve. The Haitian government oversees the operations with the help of the Communal Agricultural Offices to revive local harvests and safeguard the income of rural households. Additionally, forecasts predict the creation of 3,000 temporary jobs in the agricultural sector.
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Food insecurity reaching emergency levels
According to data relayed by Vant Bèf Info, the Integrated Framework for Food Security Classification released in April 2026 by the National Food Security Coordination estimated that 5.83 million people were suffering from acute hunger between March and June 2026, which is 52% of those evaluated. Of this total affected population, nearly 1.9 million individuals faced an emergency situation corresponding to phase 4. This crisis stems from the actions of armed bands, a decline in vegetable production, and roadblocks that prevent markets from being supplied.
The agricultural issue in Kenscoff amid violence
The difficulties related to armed violence also complicate the transport of vegetable harvests from Kenscoff to Port-au-Prince. The European Union suggests helping these farmers as well, even though this commune is not formally included in the areas covered by this second phase. Hélène Roos, a diplomat representing the European Union in Haiti, highlighted the link between civil peace and progress: "Without security, there can be no development, and without development, security cannot endure."
Reporting by Vant Bèf Info
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