At the beginning of the year 2024, and particularly since the end of February, Port-au-Prince has witnessed a alarming surge in violence, marked by repeated attacks on essential infrastructure by armed groups. These targets include police stations, prisons, the international airport, the port, and the fuel terminal. Some humanitarian partners have faced looting of a portion of their stocks at the port, and the closure of the capital's airport has forced these actors to rethink their logistical strategies. Consequently, they have been compelled to receive non-food items necessary to address emergencies via the airport in Cap Haïtien, in the North of the country.

The increased presence of armed groups on national roads, demanding payments from trucks for passage, has led to higher transportation costs, making it more difficult to deliver essential items to partners' projects. By the end of March, the number of internally displaced persons exceeded 362,000, with 90,000 living in displacement sites. These sites have precarious shelter conditions that require urgent improvements to ensure the dignity and safety of those affected. Over 73% of displaced persons are living with host families, and the need to support these families is urgent.

In the South of the country, despite the challenges posed by the current context, humanitarian partners persist in their efforts to rehabilitate houses affected by disasters. However, the situation in the capital directly impacts their ability to successfully carry out these initiatives, particularly regarding the availability of quality construction materials.