Qatar pledges $44 million to support Haiti’s security efforts

Qatar has pledged $44 million to aid Haiti’s security and socioeconomic recovery, including housing for police officers, support for displaced families, and youth programs, officials announced this week. The funding comprises $10 million in bilateral aid directly from the Qatari government and $34 million channeled through United Nations agencies.

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The announcement followed discussions at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, where Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council President Laurent Saint-Cyr confirmed the pledge.

“I met with the director general of the Qatar Fund for Development, who confirmed a $44 million donation in support of Haiti, including $10 million directly from Qatar,” Saint-Cyr said during a press briefing on November 10. “We discussed areas such as health, as well as infrastructure projects, including housing for police officers and internally displaced people.”

The donation comes as Haiti continues to grapple with a worsening humanitarian crisis following Hurricane Melissa, which killed more than 40 people and displaced over 1.3 million nationwide. Many affected families remain in gang-controlled areas, complicating relief efforts.

The bilateral portion of the pledge will fund projects directly between Haiti and Qatar, while the remaining $34 million will be administered through UN agencies rather than transferred to the Haitian government. Saint-Cyr said discussions with QFFD Director General Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti also focused on healthcare improvements and programs to support young entrepreneurs.

In meetings with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Saint-Cyr said both countries discussed security cooperation, including support for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which succeeds the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS).

Saint-Cyr emphasized that Qatar’s commitment represents more than a pledge. “They are simply waiting for the finalization of the official documents for the Anti-Gang Force before confirming the amount and specific areas of involvement,” he said.

The Haitian leader added that Qatar intends to coordinate closely with the United States to explore additional contributions. He also called on the international community to mobilize resources for Haiti, stressing that peace, stability, and security are essential to sustainable social development.

During his address at the summit, Saint-Cyr reaffirmed the CPT’s commitment to holding free and transparent elections before the end of its mandate on February 7, 2026, while urging partners to help make the Gang Suppression Force operational as quickly as possible.