In recent years, our brothers and sisters in Haiti have been affected by increasing gang violence and civil unrest. Instability and violence have engulfed Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, since March 2, 2024, when heavily armed groups attacked key infrastructure. The government has instituted a curfew and declared a state of emergency. Reports indicate that an estimated 15,000 people have been forced to flee to safer parts of the country and dozens have been killed.

• None of our brothers or sisters have been injured or killed

• 113 brothers and sisters have been forced to flee their homes

• 2 homes have been destroyed

• 5 families have lost all their belongings as a result of looting

• No Kingdom Halls have been damaged or destroyed

• 4 Disaster Relief Committees have been assigned to coordinate relief efforts throughout the branch territory

• Circuit overseers and local elders are caring for the spiritual and material needs of those affected, including those who have fled from the violence

As a worldwide brotherhood, we unitedly pray that Jehovah gives our brothers and sisters in Haiti wisdom and a calm heart during these distressing times. Along with them, we eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promise of a new world where “peace will abound.”—Psalm 72:7.