Crisis Aid’s Response to the Unfolding Humanitarian Emergency in Yemen

Now entering its fifth year, the civil conflict in Yemen has propelled the nation, already the poorest in the Arabian Peninsula, to the verge of an unparalleled humanitarian disaster. The ongoing strife between Saudi-backed government forces and the Houthi rebels has escalated into the gravest man-made humanitarian crisis of our era, adversely affecting over 22 million individuals. This figure represents nearly three-quarters of Yemen’s population, with many enduring the constant threat of airstrikes and severe scarcities across the nation’s major cities.

The severity of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has precipitated one of the most acute famines in recent history. Alarmingly, every ten minutes, a child’s life is lost, and 2.2 million children are battling starvation. The consensus is clear: the situation in Yemen represents an unprecedented crisis, necessitating immediate and sustained intervention. Crisis Aid is actively engaged on the ground, delivering crucial supplies such as food, medicine, and water, particularly to those in the most isolated regions of the country.

With a contribution of just £40, you have the power to provide a lifeline. Our monthly food parcels, comprising essential items like rice, cooking oil, beans, sugar, and dates, offer a glimmer of hope to those most severely impacted. As children and the vulnerable continue to suffer, your prompt action can save lives. We urge you not to delay—your donation can make a profound difference.

Since the conflict’s onset in 2015, millions of Yemeni men, women, and children have been caught in the crossfire, with the majority of the population now in desperate need of basic support to survive. Families, already struggling to make ends meet before the war, find themselves with scant access to food, with some resorting to eating grass to stave off hunger. The blockade of Yemen’s ports has led to an economic collapse, severely restricting the entry of food and other essential goods from outside the country.

The United Nations identifies the blockade on Hudaydah’s port—a crucial conduit for supplies to the capital, Sana’a—as a primary cause of the dire food shortage. The crisis has intensified since 2018, with an additional half a million Yemenis displaced from Hudaydah alone, exacerbating the total number of internally displaced persons to over two million.

This crisis has precipitated the disintegration of Yemen’s political and economic structures, leaving hundreds of thousands without a livelihood. Professionals across various sectors, including education and healthcare, have been left without wages, forcing many to rely on international aid for survival.

The collapse of infrastructure has further exacerbated the crisis, with the deterioration of public utilities, especially access to clean water, leading to outbreaks of cholera and acute watery diarrhoea at unprecedented rates. In response, Crisis Aid is tirelessly working to provide access to clean water through the deployment of water tankers and the construction of wells for those affected.

Tragically, the crisis has led to the deaths of thousands of children due to malnutrition. Many who reach the few available hospitals and makeshift medical centres, often after travelling vast distances, arrive too late. Families are forced to witness the heart-wrenching loss of their children to a conflict far beyond their comprehension.

As the tragedy in Yemen unfolds, Crisis Aid reaffirms its commitment to supporting the victims of this crisis for as long as it takes. Our mission is to alleviate poverty and suffering, aiming to reduce the unnecessary loss of life in this dire situation. However, our efforts rely heavily on the generosity of our supporters. We appeal to you to donate generously, remembering that those affected in Yemen are also eligible for your zakat contributions. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those caught in the midst of this devastating conflict.

Now entering its fifth year, the civil conflict in Yemen has propelled the nation, already the poorest in the Arabian Peninsula, to the verge of an unparalleled humanitarian disaster. The ongoing strife between Saudi-backed government forces and the Houthi rebels has escalated into the gravest man-made humanitarian crisis of our era, adversely affecting over 22 million individuals. This figure represents nearly three-quarters of Yemen’s population, with many enduring the constant threat of airstrikes and severe scarcities across the nation’s major cities.

The severity of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has precipitated one of the most acute famines in recent history. Alarmingly, every ten minutes, a child’s life is lost, and 2.2 million children are battling starvation. The consensus is clear: the situation in Yemen represents an unprecedented crisis, necessitating immediate and sustained intervention. Crisis Aid is actively engaged on the ground, delivering crucial supplies such as food, medicine, and water, particularly to those in the most isolated regions of the country.

With a contribution of just £40, you have the power to provide a lifeline. Our monthly food parcels, comprising essential items like rice, cooking oil, beans, sugar, and dates, offer a glimmer of hope to those most severely impacted. As children and the vulnerable continue to suffer, your prompt action can save lives. We urge you not to delay—your donation can make a profound difference.

Since the conflict’s onset in 2015, millions of Yemeni men, women, and children have been caught in the crossfire, with the majority of the population now in desperate need of basic support to survive. Families, already struggling to make ends meet before the war, find themselves with scant access to food, with some resorting to eating grass to stave off hunger. The blockade of Yemen’s ports has led to an economic collapse, severely restricting the entry of food and other essential goods from outside the country.

The United Nations identifies the blockade on Hudaydah’s port—a crucial conduit for supplies to the capital, Sana’a—as a primary cause of the dire food shortage. The crisis has intensified since 2018, with an additional half a million Yemenis displaced from Hudaydah alone, exacerbating the total number of internally displaced persons to over two million.

This crisis has precipitated the disintegration of Yemen’s political and economic structures, leaving hundreds of thousands without a livelihood. Professionals across various sectors, including education and healthcare, have been left without wages, forcing many to rely on international aid for survival.

The collapse of infrastructure has further exacerbated the crisis, with the deterioration of public utilities, especially access to clean water, leading to outbreaks of cholera and acute watery diarrhoea at unprecedented rates. In response, Crisis Aid is tirelessly working to provide access to clean water through the deployment of water tankers and the construction of wells for those affected.

Tragically, the crisis has led to the deaths of thousands of children due to malnutrition. Many who reach the few available hospitals and makeshift medical centres, often after travelling vast distances, arrive too late. Families are forced to witness the heart-wrenching loss of their children to a conflict far beyond their comprehension.

As the tragedy in Yemen unfolds, Crisis Aid reaffirms its commitment to supporting the victims of this crisis for as long as it takes. Our mission is to alleviate poverty and suffering, aiming to reduce the unnecessary loss of life in this dire situation. However, our efforts rely heavily on the generosity of our supporters. We appeal to you to donate generously, remembering that those affected in Yemen are also eligible for your zakat contributions. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those caught in the midst of this devastating conflict.