The Long, Hot Summer in Haiti

As if pulled from the pages of Jason Bourne novels, early Wednesday morning, President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti was assassinated at the presidential residence by a team of mercenaries. His wife was injured and is receiving treatment in Miami, FL. With rising rates of poverty and violence, Haitian families face food insecurity and poor health outcomes. How can we help the estimated 1.5 million children who need emergency relief? Below, learn more about Haiti's past and present.