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Let's Work Towards Eliminating Poverty
An estimate of 54% of Haitians live below the income poverty line of $1 per day, making Haiti the poorest country in the Americas. Furthermore, based on a report by Haiti’s National Council for Food Security (CNSA), approximately 20% of Haitians, or 1.9 million people, are malnourished. The estimated rate of unemployment and underemployment varies from 40% to over 65% of the workforce.
Illiteracy
The country also suffers from a significant deficit in basic social services, including education, health, water, and sanitation. In 2007, the shortfall in water coverage was estimated at 54% in Port-au-Prince, 46% in secondary cities, and 48% in rural areas. Moreover, nearly half the population is illiterate, estimated at 45% of its men and 49% of its women.
Struggling With Unemployment
The estimated rate of unemployment and underemployment varies from 40% to over 65% of the workforce. The devastating earthquake in 2010 (over 300,000 casualties) has put additional strain on the country and its infrastructure is damaged. Around two thirds of the population is estimated to be unemployed or underemployed, and the country, even before the earthquake, has struggled to catalyze new job opportunities.
Leadership-real people making a real difference
Leadership in the United States
- Denise Jean Baptiste
- Flavie Henry
- Stephanie Saintvilme
- Hermione Elma
- Jocelaire Edeus
- Ernest Jean Baptiste
- Siva Charlot
Leadership in Haiti
- Missalaire Joseph
- Widger Rejouis
- Sophia Janvier