Humanitarian Aid for Yemen
Our Projects in Yemen
Hunger, Conflict, and Hardship in Yemen: Your Donation Makes a Difference
After eight years of relentless conflict, the people of Yemen have endured immense suffering as a result of the war’s consequences, compounded by climate-related events, economic crises, and disrupted public services.
The enduring crisis in Yemen, which has been one of the most challenging operational areas globally since 2014, is a deeply rooted and devastating conflict. This conflict has resulted in the most severe humanitarian crisis worldwide. Hunger and displacement have caused immeasurable anguish. Over 24 million people, or 80% of the population, are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. According to OCHA, up to 14 million people are in life-threatening conditions. Unfortunately, as a resolution to the conflict remains elusive, these numbers are expected to rise further.
Vision Hope International e.V. (VHI) has been involved in relief projects in Yemen since 2002. Our efforts encompass various areas, including emergency aid, food security, agriculture, protection, education, and NEXUS. We operate in 9 governorates: Sanaa’, Hodaidah, Mahweet, Hajja, Aden, Maareb, Lahj, Hadramout, and Rema. With the support of over 200 dedicated staff members in our 6 active offices throughout Yemen, your donation for Yemen empowers us to carry out humanitarian assistance and sustainable initiatives.
Donate now for Yemen – your contribution to Yemen offers hope.
Food Security and Agriculture
Yemen‘s 7-year war has increased food insecurity and caused acute starvation for 20.7M people. High diesel costs and lack of seeds have hit agricultural families hard, leading to economic collapse. To combat this, VHI and partners implemented food support projects in 2022, achieving food security and tackling hunger in Hajjah and Al-Hodeidah.
Nutrition
In 2022, Yemen‘s acute malnutrition situation is expected to worsen. An estimated 500,000 children may become acutely malnourished, and up to a quarter-million Pregnant and Lactating Women and Girls (PLW&G) may also suffer from acute malnutrition. Child stunting levels are high, with critical levels of acute malnutrition (IPC AMN Phase 4) persisting in Al Hodeida and Hajjah. Suboptimal childcare practices, including infant and young child feeding practices, and the persistence of morbidity such as measles contribute to acute malnutrition. The decline in access to basic services such as health and WASH further exacerbates the situation.
Protection
Tens of thousands of Yemeni children have become orphans since the war began in March 2015, but with the collapse of the country’s social services, government-run orphanages have been unable to provide for them. People with disabilities, often the result of war injuries, are overwhelmingly unable to find meaningful work and earn a living. Many families have had to flee from their homes when their communities turned into war zones and became uninhabitable; they have joined the millions of Yemenis who are classified as internally displaced persons (IDPs) and have no food, shelter, or source of income. All of these populations face increased risks of gender violence and exploitative labor practices while struggling to meet their immediate needs. In Yemen, our Protection activities centered on caring for orphans, people with disabilities, and IDPs.
Education
Airstrikes and ground combat in Yemen’s war have crippled much of the country’s civilian infrastructure, especially its schools. Literacy rates among children have dropped from 85% to 59% for males and 55% to 18% for females since the war started. Educating Yemeni children today is essential to rebuilding the country and creating sustainable communities; they will be the next generation of healthcare professionals, lawyers, government officials, and engineers, so the future of Yemen depends on them gaining literacy and other academic skills today.
Employment Creation
In conflict-stricken Yemen’s Hajjah and Al Mahwit regions, a transformative project is unfolding. Focusing on empowering women, it aims to enhance their lives sustainably. By providing skill training and economic education, we equip 246 rural women with the tools to start and manage micro-businesses, boosting income and confidence. Addressing holistic well-being, the project offers training on healthy lifestyles and resilience. Beyond individual households, it positively impacts the entire community, fostering economic recovery.
Nexus Projects
Yemen is currently experiencing the world‘s most severe humanitarian crisis. As the poorest country in the Arabian Peninsula and classified as a Least Developed Country (LDC), Yemen‘s situation has further deteriorated due to the ongoing war. Development efforts are hindered, and various sectors have been adversely affected. Educational and healthcare facilities have been destroyed through deliberate targeting or a lack of maintenance. Additionally, 80% of the population relies on inadequate water sources, resulting in limited availability and the need to spend much time fetching water. More training and capacity-building opportunities for individuals, organizations, and local government offices are needed. Moreover, the conflict has severely damaged the social fabric, necessitating efforts towards social reconstruction.
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#AidForHope: We provide acute emergency aid and at the same time implement sustainable projects to overcome poverty and the causes of conflict. Together with local people, we invest in food security, protection and education, particularly for women and children. Help us, donate #AidForHope!