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 …

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges, but at the same time, many opportunities have emerged. Such is the case of close collaboration between The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST) and Better Work Haiti, who came together during the pandemic to maintain decent working conditions in the apparel sector. Since 2020, Better Work Haiti …