Yemen Emergency Appeal

Yemen
Emergency
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Yemen Can't Wait, Act Now and Save Lives

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What is Happening in Yemen?

Years of conflict have destroyed Yemen and has had devastating consequences on its people. Over 24 million people require humanitarian assistance, including 9.8 million children.

Yemen’s civil war, which began in 2014, has worsened the persistent malnutrition crisis, with about 2.7 million children enduring acute malnutrition, including hundreds of thousands facing severe acute malnutrition – a condition requiring urgent treatment.

For the millions of people in Yemen, life is a struggle for survival. Muslim Hands teams are on the ground in Yemen working across the country, distributing food packs, rehabilitating existing water wells and running mobile health clinics.

Your Sadaqah and Zakat can provide much-needed relief to children and families facing the dire consequences of war. We remain committed to the future stability of Yemen.

Muslim Hands is on the Ground in Yemen: Our Work in Yemen

Since 1993, Muslim Hands has been actively working in Yemen. Our teams are on the ground across the country, delivering your aid where it’s most needed.

We have thousands of staff members working in some of the most high-risk countries in the world, eager to make a difference. Soon after a natural disaster or an emergency arises, they are often the first to reach people in need.

In addition to this, we eradicate the root causes of poverty. From providing orphan sponsorships and offering support programs to women in need to training communities in health and hygiene practices, we are passionate about bringing long-term sustainable change.

Over the years, we have provided food assistance, clean drinking water and free healthcare to tens of thousands of people.

How Your Donations Are Helping the People of Yemen

As a global charity with over 30 years of experience, Muslim Hands relies on your generosity to help Yemen’s most vulnerable. 

Our team of professionals on the ground in Yemen works diligently, sometimes around the clock, to provide food, water, and health care support to Yemenis in need.

Why do Yemenis Need Your Help?

Yemen is facing one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world today. The ongoing conflict, which has ravaged the country for over a decade, has left millions struggling to survive. Already one of the poorest nations in the region, Yemen’s infrastructure, economy, and social services have been destroyed, leaving the population vulnerable to famine, disease, and displacement.

 Families are uncertain about where their next meal will come from, and the situation continues to worsen.

The people of Yemen need help now more than ever:

  • 10 million children urgently need food, clean water, shelter, and medical care. Many suffer from severe malnutrition and preventable diseases, without access to the life-saving medical care
  • Over 24 million people in Yemen require humanitarian assistance. Millions are without food, water, and basic medical services, including life-saving interventions for both physical injuries and diseases like cholera.
  • 4.5 million people have been displaced from their homes due to the ongoing violence and destruction, leaving them in dire conditions with little access to food, water, and shelter.

No matter how small, every contribution can help bring life-saving aid to those suffering.


Key Facts

Yemen is facing a humanitarian catastrophe

16 million Yemenis require water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance.

18 million people require humanitarian assistance.

2.7 million children face acute malnutrition.

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Our Work in Yemen

Fighting Famine with our Bread Factory

“Bread is a staple food we take for granted but in Yemen it can save lives.  For many Yemenis the bread factory will provide the only meal they will have in the day. This basic item will stop thousands of people starving.” [Abdul Rahman Hussein, Country Director Yemen Programmes]

As a response to widespread famine and malnutrition, we are supporting a bread factory in Aden. 

These factories support widows, orphans and people with disabilities,  providing thousands of loaves of bread every single day. 

With your help, we can alleviate hunger and provide stability and normality to communities that have been devastated by years of conflict.

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Yemen Health Crisis: Medical Clinics

More than half of all health facilities in Yemen are damaged or unable to function, leaving millions without access to the vital treatment they need. Today, Yemen's healthcare is now largely dependent on outside aid. 

Years of conflict have exacerbated the collapse of Yemen's public health system, leaving the population to grapple with cholera, diphtheria, malnutrition, conflict-related injuries and now the COVID19 pandemic.

Our health clinics in Lahj are providing vulnerable families in rural villages with healthcare, medicine and nutrition services, including prioritizing pregnant women and children for nutrition testing. We are also providing medical awareness sessions to help families better care for themselves.

Your donations are urgently needed to help us continue implementing these projects. It is unacceptable that children are dying of preventable illnesses in Yemen right now, and it is our responsibility to put an end to this tragedy.

Providing Safe Water in Yemen

Yemen has been battling a severe cholera outbreak, made worse by the lack of accessible, clean drinking water. Nearly a third of all cholera cases are children under the age of 5. Access to safe drinking water can prevent cholera and other diseases from spreading in vulnerable communities.

With your help we’re able to build solar-powered wells and rehabilitate existing water systems, bringing water to local communities who are well educated in well maintenance, guaranteeing them clean water for the future.

 

Our upcoming plans include restoring wells in various camps and villages to support upwards of 75,000 Yemenis in Lahj, Marib, Shabowa, Al Dhale’e and Taiz.

These wells will mean people don’t have to walk for miles just for a bucket of contaminated water – they will truly transform the lives of thousands.

Yemen Water Fund

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The Best Way to Donate: Help Yemen

By donating to our emergency appeal, you can save lives every day. Your donations do not only provide bread and emergency food packs to save lives but also help us set up medical clinics so trained healthcare professionals can offer life-saving care, treat injuries, and prevent the spread of disease.

Your support is essential in helping us reach as many people as possible affected by one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.

Help Children in Yemen

Sponsor an Orphan

Muslim Hands has been dedicated to supporting orphans in Yemen, a country where 1.1 million children have lost their parents and face immense challenges daily. We offer multiple ways for you to make a meaningful impact on their lives.

Through our Orphan Sponsorship program, you can transform the life of an orphan in Yemen by covering their essential needs, including access to quality education, nutritional support, transportation, healthcare, and overall welfare. This holistic approach not only supports the child but also uplifts their family and community.

Additionally, Muslim Hands focuses on creating sustainable projects, such as building schools and infrastructure, to ensure long-term support for children and their futures. Together, we can bring hope and security to Yemen’s most vulnerable children and provide them with the opportunity to build brighter futures.

School Feeding Program

Our school feeding programs provide children with healthy, nutritious meals, ensuring they have the energy to focus on their education and thrive in a safe learning environment.

You can feed a child for an entire year or feed a classroom for a month. 

For many, these meals are a lifeline, helping them survive the hardships of daily life while staying in school.

Muslim Hands

Muslim Hands was established in the UK in 1993. Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO working in over 50 countries worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (Charity Registration No. 81126 4985 RR0001).