Increasing the resilience of households and communities in Haiti by improving the livestock sector

Nearly 77 percent of Haitian rural households raise livestock, yet Haitian farmers struggle to supply the country’s growing livestock markets. Supply chain disruptions — caused by poor infrastructure and security issues — make it difficult to access inputs such as veterinary medicines and vaccines. The Feed the Future Haïti Programme d'Appui à la Rentabilisation de l'Elevage (PARE) is advancing livestock market systems in Haiti to improve the resilience of its households and communities while promoting food security. The program works with cattle, poultry, goat, sheep, egg, and dairy producers, helping them diversify incomes in two Resilience Focus Zones (RFZs): in the southern region (South Department) and in parts of the northern region including North, Northeast, and Plateau Central Departments. Through its efforts, PARE is improving productivity of the livestock sector in the RFZ; increasing the accessibility of inputs and services in the livestock market system; and improving marketing and private sector engagement in the sector. The program is implemented as a consortium led by Land O'Lakes Venture37, a leader in agricultural development; Heifer International, a recognized implementer of livestock programs; and Papyrus, a woman-owned Haitian firm and proven local partner enabling transformation and market system learning.