Haiti

Haiti handwashing at school

Ecole Mont Carmel Fonds Rouge Dayer, Jeremie. Photo: Marc Monplaisir

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), has been present in Haiti since 1986, standing with communities through crisis and recovery. Since 2017, the joint office in Port-au-Prince has led integrated responses to natural disasters, poverty, and social and environmental vulnerabilities. In 2024, LWF/NCA reached over 51,700 people through 14 impactful projects focused on WASH, livelihoods, climate adaptation, food security, and disaster risk reduction. In the face of instability, LWF/NCA remains committed to dignity, justice, and hope—empowering Haitians to reclaim their future.

In 2024,
44572.people
have improved access to safe drinking water in their communities.
In 2024,
3832.schoolchildren
benefit from improved WASH services in their schools.
In 2024,
1063.women and girls
received skills training and entrepreneurship support, including market linkage interventions.

“In our school—clean water flows, toilets shine, and dignity returns. You gave us more than infrastructure—you gave us pride. You taught us that compassion builds futures.”

Clean toilets, water flowing
A water tank to satisfy our thirst
And hygienic toilets to protect us
Pure water, it is life given
And the way to a stronger future
You are a great lesson of solidarity and compassion
Thanks to you, we are fulfilled.

Jefftaina Germain, a student of 6th grade in Saint Charles School in Carrefour Sanon, Jeremie.
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Local voices, local actions

At Saint Charles School in Carrefour Sanon, 278 girls, 230 boys, and 16 teachers once faced unsafe sanitation and scarce water. Open defecation was common, and many girls stayed home. With the support of LWF/NCA and FNGA, the school now has inclusive water systems and gender-sensitive latrines. Hygiene has improved, attendance has risen, and students now learn with pride and security. 

“Thank you for allowing our students to experience better health conditions,” says Principal Sister Lisade Finay. Today, children not only attend school—they flourish in it.

Jefftaina Germain in front of the sanitary block
Jefftaina Germain in front of the sanitary block

Jefftaina Germain, 6th-grade student in front of the sanitary block at Saint Charles School In Jeremie, Photo: Marc Monplaisir

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“Women are the heart of Haiti’s renewal. Through our programs, they gain skills, lead change, and shape stronger futures. Empowering women means transforming society.”

Larissa Marcellin, EE&FS Program Coordinator and Gender Focal Point, Port-au-Prince Larissa Marcellin/ EE&FS Program Coordinator and Genger Focal Point/ Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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Contact

Carmen García, Regional Program Coordinator (Geneva)
Email: [email protected] 

Borry Jatta (LWF Country Representative, Haiti)
Email: [email protected]

Lutheran World Federation Haiti 

Address: 125 A Juvénat 5, Pétion-Ville, Haiti 

Phone:  (509) 2816-1618 / 2811-0115

Partners 

  • ACT Alliance 
  • ACT Church of Sweden 
  • Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) 
  • Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) 
  • CBM 
  • Christian Aid 
  • Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 
  • Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil 
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) 
  • Kerk in Actie 
  • LWF German National Committee 
  • NORAD 
  • Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) 
  • Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs 
  • United Church of Christ