الأمن الغذائي والزراعي

Enhancing food security in the midst of the Yemen food crisis

Comprehensive food assistance for Yemen: 2023 relief efforts by Vision Hope and World Food Programme

المشروع: برنامج الغذاء العالمي
النهج: الإغاثة
الجهة المانحة: برنامج الغذاء العالمي
الميزانية: 2,240,305 يورو
المستفيدون: 659,750
مدة التنفيذ: 2022

To address the Yemen food crisis and improve food security Yemen for poor, displaced, and affected families suffering from severe food insecurity due to the loss of fixed income sources, VHI implemented, in partnership with the WFP, a project to distribute monthly food aid. The project covered 12 districts in Hajjah governorate and 9 districts in Al Hodeida governorate. Each targeted family received a food basket consisting of flour, vegetable oil, pulses, salt, rice, and dates. These were distributed to the most vulnerable Yemenis—particularly those with children or female dependents—who are suffering from an acute Yemen food crisis. The beneficiary families were selected according to standards approved by the WFP.

General food distribution: The projects team distributes food to families on a monthly basis using 138 food distribution points in 21 districts within the Hajjah and Al Hudaydah governorates.

One-time food assistance distribution: Through this mechanism, VHI responds to displaced families and families stricken by disasters and floods by distributing a one-time food basket before the affected are placed within the General food distribution.

In 2023, 98,732 families benefited from the food assistance, alleviating some of the strain of the ongoing Yemen food crisis.

قصة نجاح

Fatima (alias name), 55, is a widow living with her grandson and mother, navigating displacement and adaptation struggles. Her son, the family’s provider, tragically died in a fishing accident.
Originally displaced from Hayes due to bombings, they settled in Al-Salif, Hodeidah Governorate, facing ongoing hardships compounded by food security issues.

Fortunately, the General Food Assistance project by Vision Hope and the World Food Programme intervened. Fatima’s family received a monthly food basket, easing their meal concerns and allowing Fatima to better manage their needs.

Expressing gratitude, Fatima said, “Thanks to the World Food Programme through Vision Hope, our situation improved. I’m truly thankful to all involved.”

قائمة النتائج

657,208 فردًا يستفيدون من المساعدات الغذائية (51% نساء)
95,994 households benefiting from general food distribution via 138 distribution points
تم توزيع 48,651 طن متري من السلع الغذائية على العائلات المستفيدة
2,738 internally displaced households received one-time food rations
تم توزيع 48,651 طن متري من السلع الغذائية على العائلات المستفيدة

Enhancing Food Security and Livelihoods in Al Khabt, Yemen: VHI and UN OCHA 2023-2024 Project Overview

In Al Khabt districts, Mahweet governorate, Yemen, VHI aims to improve beneficiaries’ food security, livelihoods, community infrastructure, agricultural practices, and income generation, leading to enhanced resilience. The activities include provision of cash short income and building and repairing community assets and infrastructure through the Cash for Work Program. Specifically, the program supports the establishment of sustainable micro-businesses by providing vocational training and start-up grants and establishes farmer field schools. The project will target 410 heads of households, including 115 women and 295 men, who will benefit from the provided activities.

Conditional cash transfers – Community asset initiatives
VHI plans to distribute cash to 210 families in order to build community assets. This includes the construction of 5 harvest tanks, 4 cisterns, 5 wells, 500 meters of road paving, and the protection of 1000 square meters of agricultural land.

Restoring livelihood assets – Agricultural initiatives
VHI will establish farmer field schools for 40 men and 10 women. These schools will serve as platforms for smallholder farmers to learn, share experiences, and adopt improved agricultural techniques through a participatory education approach.

Income-generating activities – Skill development and financing
VHI aims to provide vocational training and micro-business support to 150 individuals, both men and women. The training will cover various topics such as sewing (45 women), mobile maintenance (5 women and 10 men), motorcycle repair (15 men), livestock training (25 women and 20 men), and beekeeping (30 women).