Agency official urges donors to fund Haiti response and protect humanitarian space

An agency official told the meeting that humanitarian organizations are "committed and ready to deliver life saving assistance" but that surging needs require "continued predictable and flexible funding." The official thanked "The United States, the European Commission, the World Bank, and Canada" for robust support and asked others to step up.

The speaker also emphasized preserving humanitarian space and the distinction between humanitarian and security actors, warning that humanitarians must not be criminalized for engaging with armed groups when necessary to reach people in need. The statement noted coordination efforts led by OCHA and ongoing dialogue with security actors to maintain access and safety for aid workers.