In brief
In Haiti, gang violence has disrupted the education of an estimated 300,000 children, as schools become dangerous battlegrounds or temporary shelters for displaced families.
Faida Pierre, a 10-year-old girl, was last seen fleeing her school due to an armed attack — a scene tragically repeated throughout Port-au-Prince. Kids like Faida are now without education, shelter, or safety, as the gangs take over their neighborhoods, leaving many vulnerable to recruitment and exploitation.Schools in areas like Downtown Port-au-Prince have transformed into makeshift camps for families fleeing violence. With armed groups tightening their grip on communities, classrooms meant for learning are now unsafe havens for the displaced and desperate. Faida’s experience illustrates the dire plight facing young Haitians. A year ago, she was in third grade, filled with dreams of education – now, she's among hundreds of thousands struggling for basic safety and stability. This crisis not only jeopardizes their current lives but also threatens an entire generation's future, leaving many children in limbo, without access to their most critical resource – an education.
