Haiti
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Humanitarian context in Haiti.
CORE, (formerly J/P HRO), was founded in 2010 in response to the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake impacting an estimated 3 million people in Port-au-Prince and beyond. Our teams worked in early recovery and relief efforts, removing debris, rebuilding shelters, and providing support through food, NFIs, and cash for work programs.
Haiti today is characterized by high levels of poverty, inequality, and food insecurity which have increased the vulnerability and needs of the Haitian population, especially in the aftermath of the earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. Frequent and severe natural disasters have caused widespread damage and displacement, as well as increased risk of disease outbreaks in recent years.
Emergency Food Program.
To alleviate food insecurity in Haiti, CORE partnered with World Central Kitchen and Acceso in summer 2025 to deliver emergency food kits in the Delmas region of Port-au-Prince, where CORE has been committed long-term to implementing humanitarian programs.
The delivery of these food kits minimized the need for families to risk their safety searching for sustenance while widespread violence and kidnappings worsen over time. To learn more about our critical food assistance response click here.
Our work in Haiti.
CORE remains committed to Haiti beyond emergency response, empowering local communities through education, health, climate resilience, urban renewal, and food security activities. Our Haitian-led team addresses environmental degradation, builds community resilience, and promotes livelihood opportunities.
150,000
COVID-19 VACCINES ADMINISTERED
650,000
M³ DEBRIS REMOVED
55,000
PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH WASH
500
LOCAL LEADERS TRAINED ON SUSTAINABLE CLIMATE PRACTICES
300
STUDENTS EDUCATED ANNUALLY AT THE SCHOOL OF HOPE AND SUNSHINE
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Environmental Resilience
Climate Change
Community Building Programs
Community Building
Earthquake (2021)
Emergency Response
COVID-19
Emergency Response
Earthquake (2010)
Emergency Response
“It’s a wonderful program; in our district, it is agriculture that ensures our children’s education. If we didn’t have agriculture, I don’t know in what condition we would be.’’
Meet Edmond.
Edmond is one of 1,200 farmers in Nippes trained by Acceso and CORE, who, with funding from USAID-BHA, support local agriculture efforts. Formerly a construction worker, Edmond lost his job when COVID and gang violence drove up concrete prices. He turned to farming to provide for his family, but faced challenges due to high startup costs. Through this vital program, he received training in modern agricultural practices, received pea seeds, and learned to prepare his garden. With this support, Edmond has been able to successfully harvest and sell his crops. Farming has now become a reliable source of income, allowing him to provide for his family and build a more stable future.
Read Edmond’s full story here.
Stories
Haiti is in the midst of a food crisis, and 5.5 million people, about half of the nation’s population, are at risk of starvation. CORE has been in Haiti since the devastating 2010 earthquake, empowering thousands of Haitians in need.
CORE partnered with Acceso, an international org that helps local farmers, to work with residents and farmers in the Nippes department in southern Haiti to bring about a sustainable economic revitalization.
Throughout the past 15 years, CORE has remained committed to providing support to the people of Haiti. Take a look back at CORE’s first 15 years in Haiti.
Press Releases
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) has received $400,000 in support from World Central Kitchen (WCK) to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to widespread violence and increasing socio-economic instability.
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) has received a new $2 million award from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) for a vital 30-month-long project in Haiti.
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) received a $5.4 million grant from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) for a 15-month project to respond to the urgent food security and water needs of 159,000 Haitians, further supporting the nonprofit’s decades-long humanitarian work in Haiti.
“Working for CORE, my biggest motivation is helping my Haitian brothers and sisters in need. I feel proud of my position. I feel that I am helping my country.”
Meet Anise Philius.
Starting in 2014, Anise served as the Country Director Assistant for six years before becoming the Administration Director for CORE Haiti. Today, she plays a pivotal role in planning, developing, and implementing CORE’s diverse, nationwide programming. Anise is a touchpoint for all of CORE’s Haitian staff and a true representative of our mission.
Learn more about how our work in Haiti is fueled by local expertise by clicking here.
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