Decades of civil unrest, political upheaval, and extreme poverty in Haiti have recently plunged the island nation into a chaotic humanitarian catastrophe of unprecedented proportions.
Multiple government coups and the assassination of Haiti’s President in 2021 have created what many are calling a power vacuum — with thousands of families paying a heavy price.
Armed gangs have escalated attacks, forcing the most recent leader, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, resigned in April. This has led to a surge in violence rife with kidnappings and killings. The situation is desperate: