Haiti
In 2017, NCA established a Joint Country Programme (JCP) with the Lutheran World Federation and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe. The Lutheran World Federation is the implementing entity for NCA in Haiti and employs all staff. Joint programming fosters synergies among ACT Alliance agencies, reduces costs, and increases effectiveness. Almost all the work is implemented through local partners.
Challenges and response
Haiti is in very difficult situation, with a transition council as government. Violence is comprehensive and the Haitian state is partly not functioning. 85-90 % of the capital area is controlled by armed gangs, that fight against the national police, and sometimes there are fights between the gangs. In the southern part of Haiti, where most of NCA’s work is implemented, the situation is more peaceful, but there is lack of food. 1,3 million people have fled from the capital area; the majority have come to the southern part of Haiti.
Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CRWASH)
Haiti faces severe water and sanitation challenges, exacerbated by political instability, natural disasters, and climate change. Many communities lack access to clean water and safe sanitation, exposing women and children to waterborne diseases. The 2021 earthquake and recurring hurricanes have further damaged infrastructure. In response, NCA and its partners implement CRWASH programmes that provide solar-powered water systems, hygiene education, and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities. These interventions improve health, reduce disease, and build resilience in vulnerable communities.
Economic Development and Food Security (EDFS)
Haiti’s economy is fragile, with widespread poverty, food insecurity, and limited livelihood opportunities. Climate change has worsened agricultural conditions, and gang violence has disrupted markets and displaced families. In response, NCA supports Economic Development and Food Security by working with local partners to train smallholder farmers in sustainable agriculture. The programmes promote drought-resistant crops, organic fertilisers, and market access. These efforts help families improve nutrition, generate income, and strengthen food security.
Norwegian Church Aid in Haiti
Been present since
1987
in Haiti
In 2024, we spent
910.520
EURO in Haiti
Main partners
- AHAAMES
- FNGA
Our donors in Haiti
All donors
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Country Advisor Guatemala and Haiti
Johan Hindahl
Tel: 932 42 462
E-mail:
Johan.Hindahl@nca.no
LinkedIn:
Johan Hindahl
Contact
Joint Country Programme (JCP) Office of Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, Lutheran World Federation, and Norwegian Church Aid in Haiti
Main Office: 125A, Juvénat 5 Pétion-Ville, Haïti, Petyonvil, Haiti
Mobile: (+509) 3702-4200
Office number: (+509) 28 16 16 18 / 28 11 01 15
Why
The village of Léger in southern Haiti faced severe water scarcity. Residents spent up to an hour fetching water, and children lacked access to clean water at school. The broader context includes widespread poverty, political instability, and gang violence, which have disrupted public services and increased vulnerability.
How
NCA, through a local partner and with funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, installed a solar-powered water pump at the local school. A committee of school staff was trained to maintain the water filter. Each family contributes a small monthly fee to sustain the system.
Result
The water installation has improved health and hygiene for 300 school children and the wider community. It has reduced the time spent fetching water and enabled better education outcomes. The project demonstrates how local partnerships and community engagement can deliver tangible results even in challenging contexts.
Local partners for this project
AHAAMES
Donor
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)/NORAD
