Yemen
Still here.
Still needed.
Nearly twelve years of conflict have left over 22 million Yemenis without reliable access to food, clean water, or healthcare.
started work in Yemen
active programs
people impacted in 2024-2025
The crisis
just deepened
Yemen’s crisis has taken a sharp turn. Since early September, more than 85,000 people have been forced from their homes, many for the second or third time in twelve years. Families are arriving in communities already stretched past capacity, with nothing but what they could carry. IDRF teams are on the ground now, delivering emergency food to displaced families. Your gift reaches them today.
Following nearly a decade of conflict, Yemen faces one of the worst humanitarian crises globally.
Years of conflict have devastated the country’s infrastructure and economy, leaving the population vulnerable to a cascade of emergencies.
Chronic food insecurity, mass displacement, a shattered healthcare system, and limited access to clean water and sanitation have left over 22 million Yemenis in need of urgent humanitarian support.
When one crisis
becomes many
Food insecurity
Yemen is facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity, with over 18 million people requiring immediate humanitarian assistance. The ongoing conflict has disrupted agricultural production and supply chains, leading to soaring food prices.
Water and sanitation crisis
The destruction of water infrastructure has forced communities to rely on contaminated sources, leading to frequent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. The lack of sanitation facilities in camps further exacerbates health risks for displaced families, particularly for children.
Collapsing healthcare system
Hospitals in Yemen are extremely overwhelmed. The spread of preventable diseases such as cholera, dengue fever, and measles has compounded the suffering. Additionally, the lack of healthcare facilities means that pregnant women, infants, and those with chronic illnesses are especially vulnerable.
IDRF’s response
in Yemen
01
Respiratory therapy training
To strengthen healthcare services in Mukalla City, Hadramout Governorate, we’re implementing a 6-month Respiratory Therapy training program for 100 nurses, equipping them with the skills needed to deliver specialized, life-saving respiratory care.
02
Emergency food response
To address rising food insecurity in Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah, and Al Mukalla in Hadramawt, we’re delivering immediate food assistance to vulnerable families, helping stabilize nutrition and prevent further deterioration among internally displaced persons, women-headed households, young children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly.
03
Skills development for fishers
To strengthen the livelihoods of local fishing communities, we’re providing hands-on training in modern, sustainable fishing practices and equipping fishermen with fuel-efficient boats, engines, and advanced navigation tools to improve safety, productivity, and long-term economic stability.
