In Haiti, a silent emergency is unfolding. One in four children suffers from chronic malnutrition—a condition that stunts growth, weakens immunity, and often leads to death. For children under the age of five, it is the leading cause of mortality.

Food insecurity, economic collapse, and widespread violence have created a perfect storm of suffering. Families struggle to survive with limited access to clean water, stable housing, or consistent meals. Aid organizations are overwhelmed, and international attention remains scarce.

On the ground in Haiti, correspondent Jason Motlagh investigates the roots of this humanitarian crisis—why the situation is rapidly deteriorating and what is being done to save the country’s most vulnerable children.