Yemen crisis

What are the steps to contribute to Yemen through donations?

Years of Conflict in Yemen Seven years after the war outbreak, Yemenis still suffer from its devastating consequences. Data collected in 2015 shows that more than 19,000 civilians have been killed and injured due to airstrikes alone. The most casualties within one month since the beginning of the war were recorded in 2022, with 139 […]

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Donate a Winter Kit for Yemeni Refugees

Yemeni refugees confront formidable challenges as winter descends, intensifying their already precarious situation. With temperatures plummeting below zero in various governorates, the harsh winter exacerbates the plight of displaced individuals. The refugee community, disproportionately impacted by the pandemic-induced loss of livelihoods, faces heightened vulnerability during this season. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warns of a […]

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Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Humanitarian Risks in Yemen Yemen is facing an acute humanitarian crisis that has killed and injured over 18,400 civilians due to seven years of war and destruction. According to I.R.C. economic recovery and development manager Ebtihal Ghanem, “Yemen is still one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. More than half of Yemen’s population […]

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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 […]

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Education in Yemen

Education Situation in Yemen Yemen is facing a severe education crisis, with the number of children going through disruptions to their learning could rise to 6 million—leading to tremendous long-term consequences for children. Since the beginning of the conflict in March 2015, attacks on school children, teachers, and education infrastructure are having a devastating impact […]

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Health Status in Yemen

Health System in Yemen The health system in Yemen is currently suffering from the consequences of prolonged and ongoing armed conflict, which led Yemen to economic decline, health system, and institutional collapse. The availability of functioning health infrastructures, such as hospitals and primary care centers, has dwindled under the weight of conflict. A significant share […]

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