Yemen's Water Crisis: Help Families in Poverty
Yemen is one of the most water-scare countries in the world. According to the UN, 14.5 million people in the country don’t have access to safe drinking water and reliable sanitation facilities. This harms agricultural production, adversely affecting food security.
Muhammed Abdullah, 52, a father of eight is dealing with the consequences of war in Yemen. The situation has plunged families, including Muhammed’s, into extreme poverty. As a retired soldier, Muhammed receives a small quarterly pension of 30,000 Yemeni riyals (approximately $25). He relies on sheep herding to supplement his pension, but it’s insufficient to meet the family's basic needs.
The family members live in a single room that serves as their kitchen, bedroom, and dining area.
The rising cost of living, stagnant wages, and high fuel prices exacerbate their struggles.
Muhammed highlighted the lack of water as the most pressing issue in their community.
“Water is scarce, often polluted, and the villagers face significant health risks,” he says.
Despite these hardships, Muhammed remains hopeful for his children's future. He expressed his desire for them to lead a life filled with opportunities, stating, "I don’t want them to suffer humiliation and misery, I want them to study.”
Muhammed appeals for assistance to address the dire conditions in Hilya, particularly educational support and water.
How Can You Help
By donating to our Water Fund, you will help rehabilitate existing water infrastructure in Yemen that has been damaged or is not usable. You can also assist our Medical Clinic which help families access health care facilities in the country. Alternatively, consider donating to our bread factories which provide free bread to widows, the disabled, and orphans daily.
The conflict in Yemen 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.
