The prolonged armed conflict, the widespread economic collapse, and the overstretched national systems and services have left much of the population in Yemen in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Despite some improvements to the socio-political situation and a temporary decrease in civilian casualties and displacement upon the transition of power to the Presidential Leadership Council and announcement of an UN-brokered truce in 2022, localised clashes continued in some areas of Yemen, and landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) posed heightened risks, especially in the context of increased civilian movement.
Following the truce’s expiry on 02 October 2022, tensions have again increased, and the fragility of Yemen’s economy remains, increasing vulnerabilities among poor families. Yemen remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with an estimated 21.6 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection services in 2023 .
80%
of the country’s population struggle to access food, safe drinking water and adequate health services1
21.6 Million
people were estimated to need humanitarian assistance in 2023, a number which is expected to rise in 2024. The main factors behind these figures are food insecurity, malnutrition, health, water and sanitation, and protection needs2
48.5%
of the population in Yemen is multidimensionally poor while an additional 22.3% is classified as vulnerable to multidimensional poverty3
8.6 Million+
school-aged children will need education assistance in 2023. Structural inequalities hinder women’s and girls’ access to basic services, resulting in a dramatic gender gap in literacy and basic education.4
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Increasing access to quality education in a safe learning environment and promoting well-being and resilience for children affected by the crisis in Yemen is a key priority for Muslim Aid over the coming years. We hope to work with one of our partners to improve women’s and girls’ access to literacy and basic education, and to strengthen the system to deliver quality, inclusive, integrated, sustainable and relevant education that is enabling and protective.
Working in partnership with YFCA, Muslim Aid is providing critical health support to vulnerable communities in Hadramawt governorate. These health projects aim to improve the overall health and well-being of vulnerable people through the provision of primary healthcare services and WASH activities in Haridah and Rakhyah districts of Hadramawt governorate. The health projects work to increase coverage and utilisation of essential health services by providing accessible and equitable primary healthcare services to the most vulnerable people through targeted health facilities. They also aim to improve personal hygiene among Internally Displaced Persons and the most vulnerable host communities in Hadramawt governorate through the provision of WASH services. Together with YFCA, Muslim Aid, aims to increase communities sustained access to safe drinking water, sanitation services and improved hygiene knowledge and practices
Together with our partner YFCA, Muslim Aid is delivering livelihoods projects with the aim to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable individuals in Haridah and Rakhyah districts of Hadramawt governorate. The most vulnerable individuals in Rakhyah and Haridah districts will be reached with conditional cash for work (CFW) assistance and provided with seasonal employment interventions for three consecutive months to support the re-establishment of sustainable livelihoods. Muslim Aid will also be working with YFCA to support individuals severely food insecure, through the provision of cereal seed kits or livestock for the production of highly nutritious items.
Yemen is prone to natural disasters and the countries vulnerability to climate change will likely be palpable over the coming years. Natural disasters such as severe seasonal flooding and droughts will likely continue to disrupt livelihoods and services, force families to leave their homes and increase existing vulnerabilities. Yemen has two rainy seasons: one from March–May and a second from July–August. The country is also vulnerable to tropical cyclones that last from March–October and come with a high threat of flooding in western and coastal areas. Flash floods resulting from heavy rains and cyclones cause displacement, severe damage to critical infrastructure, and casualties. Floodwaters and disruptions also contribute to the spread of communicable diseases.
7,000
provided individuals with medical consultations
1500
individuals supported with access to to culturally appropriate sanitation hygiene materials
500
Children vaccinated
50
health workers provided monthly incentives
1000
people helped participate in personal hygiene promotion services
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