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HI – Haïti Fiche Pays – 2020 09 – MISE A JOUR SEPTEMBRE 2020

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Haiti 2019

Country Card

Haiti


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HI Team and intervention areas

The HI Haiti program has 48 staff members.


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General data of the country

a. General data

Country Haiti Dominican

Republic France

Population (millions)

11,26 10,74 67,06

Population under HCR mandate

8 170 368 352

IDHI 0,299 0,584 0,809

Gender development Index

0,89 1 0,98

Maternal mortality

630 110 10

GINI Index 41,1 43,7 31,6

INFORM RISK 6,4 3,7 2,2

Fragile State Index

97,7 64,4 30,5

Development aid (in millions USD)

992,15 86,57 0

b. Humanitarian law instruments ratified by the country

Humanitarian law instruments Status

Mine Ban Treaty Ratified in 2006

Convention on Cluster Munitions Ratified in 2009

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Ratified in 2009


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c. Geopolitical analysis Haiti is classified as the most vulnerable country in the Latin America and Caribbean region and 14th most vulnerable country in the world, in particular due to its direct exposure to hydrometeorological and seismic shocks. Due to its geographical position, the country is located in the path of seasonal hurricanes and is recurrently subject to sudden and extreme weather conditions. Over the last ten years, Haiti has been affected by numerous earthquakes, hurricanes and floods with catastrophic consequences for the population. Since 2018, the country has been strongly marked by a political, economic and social crisis that has led to violent demonstrations and roadblocks on several occasions in 2019. The almost total paralysis of the country during these periods has hampered the functioning of essential sectors, aggravating the already critical humanitarian needs. The number of people in need now stands at 5.1 million out of a population of just under 12 million. The most critical needs are related to food security (4.1 million people). Indeed, according to the Integrated Framework for Food Security Classification (IPC) published in October 2019, 40% of the Haitian population is in a food crisis or emergency situation. The country has been further weakened, particularly regarding food security, since the COVID pandemic. The health situation has already had a significant impact on households, particularly those in precarious and more vulnerable situations: due to the state of health emergency decreed from March 20 to July 20 by the Haitian government, the suspension of non-essential sectors of activity, the related loss of income or the reduction of imports have impacted the already fragile economy of the country and households. The security environment has deteriorated significantly since 2019, with resurgence in crime, delinquency - especially juvenile delinquency - and gang violence. The proliferation of small arms and the frequency of armed attacks and kidnappings remain a serious concern.

Summary of HI presence in the country

Since 2008 (Hurricane Anna), HI has regularly intervened in Haiti following successive hurricanes and tropical storms: deployment of logistic platforms, assistance to the disabled, functional rehabilitation care, construction of temporary


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shelters or shelter repair kits and essential household items, distribution of basic necessities, etc. Gradually, the program has developed new projects to address development issues related to the prevention of disabilities (road safety, in 2015) and protection against abuse and violence (child protection, in 2013). In 2020, HI is at a turning point by reinvesting in crisis response, particularly the Covid-19. Currently, HI's actions are organized around 7 themes:

- Rehabilitation: to contribute to the development of the rehabilitation sector through training, skills transfer and overall recognition of rehabilitation professionals (West, South-East and North departments). - Social and economic integration: provide multidisciplinary support to people with disabilities and their families to improve their autonomy and participation in society, make services more accessible to disabled people (West and North departments). - Inclusive disaster risk management: covering the needs of crisis-affected populations and developing their resilience capacities with a special focus on people with disabilities (North West Department and support for the inclusive aspect of an MfDR project led by a consortium of NGOs in Port-au-Prince and metropolitan Haiti). - Road safety: prevention of disability through awareness-raising, training and information aimed at reducing road accidents in Haiti (West Department). - Support to people with disabilities' and women's organizations, for the recognition of their rights and abilities by society, through the improvement of the capacities and skills of their representative organizations (North Department). - Support to the humanitarian community through the establishment of a multimodal transport logistics service and shared storage. - Limitation of the impact of Covid-19 on the most vulnerable populations including the disabled: food security project in Port-au-Prince and metropolitan areas; hygiene project and response to basic needs in the South-East and North-East, support to COVID care structures for respiratory therapy and psychosocial support in structures and communities.

HI – Haiti Country Card – 2020 – UPDATED IN SEPTEMBER 2020

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Overview on ongoing projects Sectors of services where HI conducts projects and focus on beneficiaries and operational partnerships

Main sectors of intervention

Objective of project in the sector

Main activities Beneficiaries Final beneficiaries

Partners Location

Dates of beginning and end of the project and donors funding it

Rehabilitation To improve the population's access to rehabilitation services that meet their needs.

. Training of rehabilitation professionals . Strengthening the quality of service provision . Support to the MSPP

. 70 rehabilitation professionals . 3 DPOs and 3 associations of health professionals . 2,000 people in need of rehabilitation care

. 8500 in need of rehabilitation services .45 Reading professionals . 100 health professionals (doctors and nurses) . 3 DPOs and 3 associations of health professionals.

. Ministry of Public Health . 4 departmental hospitals . Association of Haitian Ortho-prosthetists . Haitian Physiotherapy Society . Association of Haitian Rehabilitation Technicians . Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation

Port-au-Prince, Jacmel, Cap Haïtien, Ounaminthe

DGD/AFD/MAE Lux/ARES 2017-2021

Disaster risk reduction

Contributing to building the resilience of institutions and communities at high risk of disasters.

Training of actors in the National MfDR System. Support for the development of agricultural economic activities. Strengthening of the BSEIPH and DPOs

. 15 people from the EIPH 10 people from the Departmental MDR Committee - 40 members of the COUCs - 60 members of the COULs . - 12 members of ADEMA

15 persons from the EIPHS 10 persons from the Departmental MfDR Committee - 40 members of the COUCs - 60 members of the

Civilian Protection Direction ADEMA BSEIPH

Nord-West District

BMZ 2017-2022


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COULs, 100 members of the EICs - 400 members of small producers' associations - 4 CSOs and/or DPOs - 12 members of the partner NGO.

economic inclusion que

Improving the professional and social inclusion of people with disabilities in Haiti

Support for the development of inclusive services (MFIs and CPFPs) - Strengthening of EIPH - Raising awareness among employers

. 15 people from the EIPH - 3 DPOs, 1 micro finance institutions

15 people from the EIPH, 100 staff/5 private/public sector companies 120 people from the 12 vocational training centres Financial institutions Disabled people's organisations 471 people with disabilities (supported towards their professional and social integration)

FAIPH (Federation of Associations and Institutions of People with Disabilities), RANIPH (National Network of Associations for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities) - Microfinance Institution Palmis and FONKOZE -. INFP and BSEIPH

Port-au-Prince and Cap Haïtien,

DGD/MAE Lux/Grandis 2017-2021

Road safety

Strengthen the capacities of the various actors involved

. Awareness raising and training of road users . Research/Studies . Support for the

. 1615 children through awareness raising in schools - 500 drivers - 2 CSOs - 10

2371 children in schools (awareness raising), 545

Ministry of Public Transportation Safety Road Direction Epidemiology and

AMP (Delmas, Tabarre, Petion-Ville, Carrefour)

DGD/ARES 2017-2021


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in the implementation of road safety actions

coordination of actors people from the DELR1 motorbike taxi drivers (training) - 4 people from the DELR, - 5 civil society organisations (capacity building)

Research Direction Ambulance Driver Center Association Owners/Drivers

Port-au-Prince

Support for associations

of people with

disabilities

The quality of life of men, women and children with disabilities is sustainably improved in Haiti

. Definition and implementation of a capacity development plan for DPOs and women's organisations in the North Department & set-up of a pool of trainers. cycle of EHF-sensitive training courses) promote equal access to training for men and women with disabilities. . Promotion and support of focus groups and multi-stakeholder dialogue at national level and participation of DPOs in civil society fora. . Definition and implementation of an action plan by DPOs and women's organisations

. 8 DPOs (50 disabled people members of DPOs and FBOs)

8 DPOs (50 disabled people members of DPOs and FBOs)

RANIPH and Disability Reflection and Initiative Group

North and North-West

PQDI and DGD 2020 – 2021

1 DELR : Direction d’Epidémiologie et des Laboratoires de Recherche


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for the implementation of inclusive local development actions, awareness raising and advocacy.

Inclusion

Ensuring the cross-cutting inclusiveness of NGO consortium

Urban Risk Mitigation Project to Increase Resilience to Disasters

Consortium: Concern Worldwide (en lead), Mercy Corps, Coopi

Port-au-Prince

ECHO 2020-2021

Logistic plateform

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Humanitarian activities in Haiti are supported by the provision of transport and storage services adapted to the context of the crisis, for the benefit of humanitarian organizations.

An advanced pick-up and storage service in Port-au-Prince for humanitarian organizations. A regular coastal shpping service on all the Haitian coasts for the benefit of humanitarian organisations. Reinforcement of boat crews on navigation techniques and safety at sea. A rescue and assistance system for ships and people in danger

. A minimum of 10 humanitarian actors . A fleet of 10 sailing boats

. A minimum of 10 humanitarian actors . A fleet of 10 sailing boats

Aquadev Semanah Sea carriers

Port au Prince Cotes Haitiennes

CdCS 06.2020-01.2021


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Emergency response

Limit the impact of Covid-19 on the quality of life of the most vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities.

. Meeting the basic needs of vulnerable people . Respiratory therapy . Continuity of care in rehabilitation . Psychosocial support . Inclusion Support

. 5,000 beneficiaries (including 1,000 people with disabilities) of multiple-use cash transfers and EHA support . 400 people with disabilities supported in referrals and orientation to services or by aids to meet their basic needs . 6,550 beneficiaries (patients and carers) of the mental health component and psychosocial support . 45 rehabilitation professionals . 4 rehabilitation centres . 1100 Covid patients 19 . 1280 patients in need of rehabilitation care . 200 health professionals . 10 partners (international and national NGOs, DPOs) of the CERF

Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) PAHO/WHO Pain without Borders ADEMA, RANIPH, APPHB, APDAB and AKSYON GASMI SoHaPh, ASNAPT, FONHARE University Hospital of the State of Haiti (HUEH) St. Michel de Jacmel Hospital (HSMJ) Hospital of the Baptist Convention of Haiti (HCBH)

West, North, North-East, North-West and South-East Departments

CERF 08.2020 – 06.2021


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Emergency response

Food security project for people with disabilities most impacted by COVID-19 in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area

. Distribution of food kits via 3 DPOs taking into account the specific needs of beneficiaries . Capacity Building for the 3 DPOs

. 682 households (3410 people) and 3 DPOs

Solidarités International CONOIPH, FHAIPH, RANIPH

Port-au-Prince

French Embassy 10.2020


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Donors

DGD

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg

Agence Française de Développement

BMZ

ARES

GRANDIS SA

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PQDI

Crisis and Support Centre / Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs - France

French Embassy

CERF – OIM

ECHO

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