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The World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
After ten years of conflict, Yemen remains one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Approximately 19.5 million people are in need of dire humanitarian assistance as violence and famine have taken over the country. A staggering 17 million Yemenis are food insecure. To add, preventable diseases such as cholera, diphtheria, measles, and dengue fever still exist in the country today. Similar to most crises, women and children are bearing the brunt, with 1.3 million mothers and 2.2 million children under the age of five requiring treatment for acute malnutrition.
IRUSA is currently working on the following interventions:
- Increasing food security and providing access to WASH services as well as proper healthcare for communities in the district of Ash Shamayatayn in the Taiz governorate
- Providing food aid to families across the Az Zuhrah and Alluheyah districts in the Al Hudaydah governorate
- Helping lower malnutrition rates among children and mothers alike through improved food security, outpatient treatment programs, and training on best practices regarding malnutrition for mothers and local health care workers
Stay tuned to this page for ongoing updates.
Salem’s Story
In the village of Alharah, in the Harf Sufain district of the Amran governorate, Salem’s family faced a difficult situation. Their two-year-old grandson, Mohammed, was suffering from severe malnutrition. To make matters worse, their one-year-old granddaughter, Tasneem, was struggling with the same problem. Salem, a 38-year old sole provider for a family of 14, found it challenging to meet everyone’s needs with the income he earned from his livestock. The weight of his responsibilities became overwhelming.
Fortunately, donors like you stepped in to support the local health facility in Harf Sufain district, in turn providing essential healthcare services to Tasneem and Mohammed. With time, Mohammed’s health started improving, and Tasneem began her journey to recovery.
Salem’s belief in the power of change remained strong even during the darkest times. His hope inspired those around him and he would often say, “No matter how tough things get, we must hold on to hope. It keeps us going and leads us to a better future.”
Our Work
IRUSA is a leading humanitarian organization in Yemen, with thousands of field staff and volunteers around the country. Not only do we provide immediate emergency relief, but we focus on long-term development assistance to help pull vulnerable communities out of the cycle of poverty. This includes:
- Food aid through IRUSA seasonal programming including Ramadan and Qurbani/Udhiyah
- Sustainable livelihood support
- Winter aid
Help vulnerable families across Yemen. Donate today.
