Qatar Commits $44 Million for Haiti’s Recovery Efforts

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Qatar has pledged $44 million to assist Haiti’s security and economic recovery, announced this week following discussions at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.

Laurent Saint-Cyr, President of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, confirmed the commitment during a news briefing on November 10. He stated, “I met with the director general of the Qatar Fund for Development, who confirmed a $44 million donation in support of Haiti.”

The allocation includes $10 million for bilateral aid directly from the Qatari government and $34 million to be distributed through United Nations agencies. This significant support aims to improve housing for police and aid displaced families, along with youth programs.

The announcement emerges as Haiti grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis following Hurricane Melissa, which resulted in over 40 deaths and more than 1.3 million people being displaced. Many victims live without adequate shelter in areas controlled by gangs, making it difficult to deliver essential aid.

Saint-Cyr revealed that $10 million from the Qatar Fund for Development would specifically target projects such as housing construction for police officers and displaced families, healthcare improvements, and support for young entrepreneurs.

Additionally, discussions also involved cooperation on security measures. Saint-Cyr emphasized the need for urgent action to restore peace in Haiti amid rampant violence. Qatari officials expressed interested support for deploying the new Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to replace the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS).

“Qatar’s commitment is more than just a pledge,” Saint-Cyr stated. “They are waiting to finalize official documents for the Anti-Gang Force before confirming the amounts for specific initiatives.”

Saint-Cyr pointed out that Qatar’s efforts would include collaborations with the United States to discover more resources for Haiti. He declared, “We responded to this invitation in a difficult context, but we need resources, and many international partners are willing to assist.”

During his address at the summit, Saint-Cyr called on the global community to strengthen security and humanitarian responses in Haiti. He emphasized the need for immediate aid to the GSF and reaffirmed Haiti’s commitment to organizing transparent elections before their mandate ends on February 7, 2026.

”The operationalization of the Gang Suppression Force is imperative for international solidarity,” Saint-Cyr implored. “The social development that the Haitian people deserve requires peace, stability, and security.”