BASELINE STUDY: Haiti Humanitarian Air Bridge

The baseline study assesses the Haiti Humanitarian Air Bridge (Haiti HAB), a program initiated by Airlink and USAID/BHA to address the severe logistical challenges in delivering humanitarian aid to Haiti following the October 2022 cholera outbreak. With sea freight hampered by gang violence and port closures, and air charter costs skyrocketing, the air bridge provided crucial cargo flights from the US and Europe to Port-au-Prince. The program facilitated the delivery of over 230 metric tons of health, WASH, and food assistance, saving the aid community over $1 million in transportation costs. Survey results and NGO feedback underscore the air bridge's vital role in ensuring the continued flow of essential supplies to affected populations, particularly in light of ongoing security concerns and logistical bottlenecks.