Amid Gang Violence and New Haitian Leadership, Life Goes On for Millions

With an average wage of $2 per day, economic development is what Haiti most needs, missionary says.

A worker operates tractor at New Roots Haiti, near Cap-Haitien, Haiti, on April 2024. Alexis Wood-Ally Julien/New Roots

With violent gangs on the streets and an unstable government, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned on April 25, and a transition council took power. The country’s transitional council appointed former Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire as the new prime minister on April 30. The transitional government cannot be renewed after February 2026, when national elections are planned.

“We are excited to see the formation of a new government,“ missionary Nick Stolberg told The Epoch Times. ”Each time a new leader has taken power during our time in Haiti, it has brought in a renewed sense of national pride and hope for a better tomorrow. We will pray that this team learns to work together, compromise, and put the country first.”