Armed groups now control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, including key roads leading in and out of the city, making it nearly impossible for people to find safety.
Cité Soleil in downtown Port-au-Prince is one of the most dangerous places in the Haitian capital.
Raising her children, especially her young daughters, who had almost no privacy when they were sleeping and showering had been her biggest daily struggle.
Her story deeply moved me and reinforced my commitment to working tirelessly to support these families who are in such great need of our assistance.
‘Listen to the voices of the forgotten’
Haiti, this land of resilience and courage, is today facing overwhelming challenges and unimaginable suffering. Our children cry, families struggle and I see the broken hearts of people who face the indifference of the world around them.
I implore you, the world, to open your eyes to Haiti’s reality. Look beyond the numbers and statistics. Listen to the voices of the forgotten, crying out in the silence of distress. Haiti needs your solidarity, your compassion.
Together, let us make the echo of hope resonate across Haiti’s valleys and mountains.”