How Long Has Yemen Been in Poverty

Poverty Rate in Yemen

Yemen is the second poorest country in the Middle East and North Africa region. The poverty rate in Yemen is one of the highest in the world. The United Nations Development Program estimates that (55%) of Yemen’s population lives below the poverty line, and (18.4%) lives in extreme poverty.

Poverty rates are higher among rural residents than urban residents and among women than men. One-third of Yemen’s population is illiterate, and unemployment rates are high, with an estimated (20%) of people unemployed or underemployed.

Causes of Poverty in Yemen  

Poverty is a complex issue with many causes. Some experts believe that the cause of poverty in Yemen is:

• Lack of jobs.
• High unemployment rates.
• High growth rates and an increase in the number of employees.

Other reasons contribute to the high poverty rates in Yemen, such as corruption. Corruption is rampant at all levels, from government officials to business people making their way through life. It is also difficult for people who want to start their businesses because they need capital that they do not have.

After the Arab Spring, Yemen was left in shambles. The economy has been destroyed, and many people live in poverty.

Bonyan Responds Against Poverty in Yemen

Bonyan has been providing humanitarian assistance for more than 16 years now. It is working on …

1. Providing food and safe water.
2. Providing medical supplies.
3. Building a school in Yemen.
4. Providing education to children who were deprived of it due to the war.
5. Providing jobs for local people so they can earn money and earn a living for themselves and their families.

Food Assistance and Nutrition assistance

Food assistance in Yemen is a humanitarian crisis that is an ongoing issue. The main cause of this crisis is the blockade on food imports, which has led to famine, malnutrition, and starvation.

Many people cannot afford food due to high prices and unemployment rates. This has caused people to eat leaves, animal feed, and even garbage as they cannot afford anything else.

The UN estimates that over 2 million children are at risk of starvation.

The country has been experiencing a cholera epidemic, which has killed more than 2,000 people. The United Nations has estimated that more than 7 million people are food insecure, and approximately 17 million people in Yemen need humanitarian assistance.

Food and nutrition assistance is needed for the Yemeni citizens who are displaced by the ongoing conflict, are on the verge of starvation, or have no other means to feed themselves.

This assistance can be provided in various ways like;

• Providing money for food purchases.
• Distributing food directly to those who need it most.

Livelihoods Support

The essential services in Yemen were hard to be provided. Essential services such as;

• Education.
• Healthcare.

 This has increased the number of children forced to work to support their families.

There are many challenges that must be addressed before we can improve these people’s lives.

One of these challenges is providing access to water and sanitation facilities for the population. The main challenges in Yemen are…

• Extreme poverty.
• Malnutrition.
• Lack of access to basic services.

 These issues have been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis that has left more than 20 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.

There are many organizations that provide livelihood support in Yemen, such as;

1. Local Charities.
2. UNICEF.
3. The United Nations Development Program.
4. U.N.H.C.R.
5. Bonyan Organization.
6. World Health Organization.

And many more NGOs that all provide different types of support depending on their region.

Donate to Eradicating Poverty in Yemen

More than 20 million people in Yemen need urgent assistance.

The war left 18 million people without access to safe drinking water or sanitation.

Less than half of health facilities are fully functional, and less than (45%) of the population has access to health services. In some areas, up to (90%) do not have access to clean water.

It is important that we donate to eradicate poverty in Yemen because if we don’t, the people of Yemen will continue to suffer.

Many charities are working on the ground to provide relief and support, but they need more funding to continue their work. Through your donation, you can help save lives and make a difference.

Read More:

1. Economic Crisis in Yemen
2. Health Crisis in Yemen
3. Education Crisis in Yemen

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