Better Work Haiti continues to operate in a significantly constrained environment due to a combination of deteriorating security conditions, economic instability, and a significant cut in funding. These challenges have had a profound impact on the Haitian garment sector, which accounts for approximately 90% of the country’s exports. Despite these difficulties, Better Work Haiti remains …
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has not spared the garment industry. As businesses strive to continue operations, workers likewise struggle to pursue their livelihoods in the face of compromised safety. Haiti’s garment industry has, until recently, been a cause for optimism in a country that has grappled with political and social unrest and natural disasters …
The latest Better Work Haiti Synthesis Report (October 2023 – June 2024) offers a sobering snapshot of the industry’s struggles while highlighting the tenacity of Better Work and industry stakeholders’ responses. PORT-AU-PRINCE – Haiti’s garment sector is in a precarious state, affected by the country’s social and political instability. Throughout 2023 and the first half …