The Devastating Reality of the Crisis in Haiti

The Devastating Reality of the Crisis in Haiti

 

Hope Amid Crisis: Supporting Haitian Artisans Through Meaningful Work

Haiti is facing a devastating humanitarian and security crisis. Armed gangs now control approximately 80% of the capital, Port‑au‑Prince, according to United Nations estimates. Sky News+1 In 2024 alone, more than 5,600 people were killed amid escalating violence throughout the country. Al Jazeera

Meanwhile, the “orphanage crisis” in Haiti reveals that an estimated 30,000 children live in approximately 750 orphanages, and 80% of them have at least one living parent. Lumos Foundation+1 Many of these children are classified as “poverty orphans,” separated from their families not by death but by the lack of sustainable jobs and safe homes.


How Jobs Create Hope

Amidst the turmoil, there is a powerful path forward: ethical employment and artisan empowerment.

That’s where our partner, Papillon Enterprises, a fair-trade social enterprise in Haiti, steps in.

Based in Port-au-Prince, Papillon offers dignified jobs to local artisans,  especially mothers and fathers, who are striving to keep their families together and build a future. Their slogan: “Orphan Prevention Through Job Creation.”

These artisans handcraft jewelry, ceramics, textiles and home décor with purpose and skill. The result? Healthy families, preserved culture, and sustainable incomes rooted in fair trade principles.

Why Our Partnership Matters

At Work of Worth, we’re honored to work alongside Papillon Enterprises. Every purchase you make on our site does more than provide a beautiful item — it supports job creation, artisan empowerment, and poverty alleviation in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions.

Your support helps:

  • Provide fair-wage employment and training to Haitian artisans

  • Keep families together and reduce the need for institutional care

  • Preserve traditional craftsmanship and enable cultural dignity

  • Enable resilient communities to thrive despite crisis

Be Part of the Solution

When you shop handmade in our Haiti collection at Work of Worth, you are not just choosing a product, you’re offering someone dignity, stability, and hope.
Together, we can help Haiti rise again, one handcrafted piece at a time.

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