By Team | Pen Paper Peace
Dear supporters,
Please take a minute to hear about the current situation in Haiti, a country often overlooked.
The ongoing violence and humanitarian crises, worsened by poverty and natural disasters, have led to the collapse of public life. Over 1,000 people were killed due to violence in 2024 alone, hundreds of thousands are displaced, and millions face hunger. The already struggling economy is experiencing high inflation, further deteriorating living conditions.
Politically, the violence is exacerbated by corruption and conflicts of interest, with key players and gangs often tied to the political elite. The international community is attempting intervention again, this time through a Kenya-led police mission. However, Haiti has an ambivalent relationship with such missions, as past efforts have offered little sustainable assistance and were often marred by abuse allegations. There is also criticism that international support tends to bolster corrupt elites rather than encourage fundamental reforms.
Haiti’s structural problems are deeply rooted in its history. Over 200 years after gaining independence, yet marked by coups, dictatorships, and foreign interference, the country’s current state is precarious. The future remains uncertain due to persistent violence, poverty, and a lack of political stability, with the population deeply disappointed by the ruling elite and weak state institutions.
The schools we support in Haiti are open, but it's more important than ever to keep supporting them. Please help us.
Kindest wishes,
the PPP team
By Dominik Weran | Project Assistant
By Miriam Montesarchio | Student Assistant
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