Yemen in the world's worst humanitarian crisis. 5 years into the conflict, 80% of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. A collapsing economy and often non-existent public services means that millions struggle to access food, water, education and healthcare.
CARE is reaching 3.4 million people a year in Yemen in projects and programs in food security and livelihoods, Water/Sanitation/Hygiene, reproductive health, women's economic empowerment and education and technical vocational training.
Overview of the situation:
- 24.1 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance;
- 20 million are living in food insecurity, with 10 million at risk of famine;
- 4 million people have been forced from their homes since to conflict escalated
- Dengue fever & cholera continue to kill vulnerable people across the country.
What CARE is doing with the support of our generous donors:
- Rehabilitating water sources, building toilets, providing hygiene kits and working with communities on hygiene promotion to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases like cholera;
- Distributing food, vouchers and cash to families so they they can buy essential supplies for their families; as well as providing agricultural training, tools & seeds to farmers in rural communities;
- Supporting women's economic empowerment through loans, equipment and technical advice and training so they can set up small businesses;
- Working in reproductive health to train and equip midwives, rehabilitate maternity wards and provide home delivery kits;
- Empowering young people with education and vocational training to offer them opportunities.
The impact of your support:
- $40 can provide a basic hygiene kit including soap, a bucket and towel
- $80 can provide a family with clean and safe water so they can stay healthy and use their time to school or earn an income
- $100 can stock a medical clinic with vital supplies such as antibiotics, medicines, vitamins, medical equipment, syringes, gauze and bandages;
-$730 can provide a temporary shelter for a displaced family who has lost everything.
