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Gunfire and Bandits Make School an Impossible Dream for Haitian Children

Last updated: January 25, 2025 2:13 am
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The dire situation in Haiti has left thousands of children like Faida Pierre, 10, without access to education. Faida’s last day at school was marked by chaos and fear, as armed gangs approached the building, forcing students to flee for their lives. Since then, Faida, along with 300,000 other children in Haiti, has been out of school, robbed of their education and future prospects.

The ongoing gang violence in Haiti has not only shuttered many schools but has also turned others into makeshift shelters for displaced families. More than one million people have been forced to abandon their homes due to gang takeovers of their communities, exacerbating the already dire situation for children seeking an education.

Even for families whose schools have remained open, financial constraints have made it impossible for many children to enroll. With school fees, uniforms, and supplies out of reach for families who have lost everything to gang violence, the number of children out of school continues to rise.

The education system in Haiti has also been hit hard by the violence, leading to a significant decrease in the number of teachers and staff. Many teachers have been killed or forced to leave the country, leaving schools struggling to provide quality education to the remaining students.

The consequences of being out of school are severe, as children are not only missing out on education but are also at risk of being recruited by the very armed groups wreaking havoc on their lives. Experts estimate that up to half of gang members in Haiti are minors, highlighting the urgent need to get children back into schools and away from the influence of violence.

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UNICEF has been working with the Haitian government to provide assistance to vulnerable families, but the scale of the crisis requires more resources. With thousands of children displaced and lacking proper documentation to enroll in schools, the need for support is greater than ever.

The future of Haiti’s children hangs in the balance, as the cycle of violence and poverty threatens to perpetuate the recruitment of young people into gangs. Education is seen as a key step in stabilizing the country, with efforts being made to make schools more affordable and accessible to all children.

As the international community grapples with how to address the crisis in Haiti, the voices of children like Faida, Wudley, and Sadora serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for action. Without access to education, these children are not only missing out on their right to learn but are also at risk of being drawn into a cycle of violence that threatens their future.

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