Lifesaving Assistance & Emergency Aid in Yemen and Around the World

Yemen, located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is facing the largest humanitarian crisis of our time: 80% of Yemen’s population is in need of emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. Yemen is plagued by war, poverty, malnutrition and cholera.

The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened Yemen’s economic crisis, increasing the risk of famine in the country. The humanitarian response faces unprecedented threats from underfunding, on top of one of the world’s most challenging operating environments.

Continued fighting prevents shipments of food and fuel from entering the country. Hospitals do not have diesel fuel to operate generators during power cuts, and ambulances have run out of gasoline. Stocks of antibiotics and critical medical supplies have been depleted.

The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving emergency aid, clean water, education, women’s protection and medical care to millions of people in Yemen and around the world.

The IRC has been working in Yemen since 2012 and rapidly scaled our programming in 2015 to address greater humanitarian need caused by the conflict. While the ongoing conflict and restrictions of air and seaports create challenges to our operations, the IRC has maintained access to affected populations and continues to provide life-saving healthcare, economic empowerment, women’s protection & empowerment, and education programming in Yemen.

Your gift allows us to deliver comprehensive help to people affected by humanitarian crises and will be used where and when most needed.