Caribbean
The Caribbean is the second most disaster-prone region in the world, regularly hit by natural and human-induced hazards.
Central America and Mexico
In Central America and Mexico, climate change, droughts, storms, COVID-19, criminality, and political instability have exacerbated food insecurity especially.
Colombia
Despite significant development gains in Colombia over the past decade, including the 2016 Peace Agreement with the country’s largest guerrilla group (the FARC), humanitarian needs are still rising.
Haiti
Haiti is an extremely fragile state, vulnerable to natural and human-induced hazards. It is also the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean.
South America
South America is exposed to multiple, often combined, natural hazards. Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of weather-related disasters, hampering the resilience of the most vulnerable communities.
Venezuela
Venezuela continues to face a deep economic, social and political crisis that is severely affecting the healthcare system, causing large shortages in public services and increasing difficulties in access to food.