Solving food insecurity and malnutrition amid an ongoing crisis
Yemen currently faces one of ]the most complex humanitarian crises in the world. One that has endured for more than eight years.
Over 17 million people, which is more than half of the country’s population, are experiencing acute food insecurity.
Malnutrition rates among women and children in the nation remain among the highest in the world. 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women and 2.2 million children under five require treatment for acute malnutrition.
Among these districts which were projected to worsen its food security condition is Alluheya and Alzuhra in Hodeida Governorate.
The humanitarian situation in Yemen is extremely fragile, and any disruption in the pipeline of critical supplies such as food, fuel and medicines have the potential to bring millions of people closer to starvation and death.
Since the end of 2023, food insecurity has become an even greater concern with the announcement of the WFP suspending food assistance in Yemen—impacting 9.5 million people.
The funding cuts have resulted in aid agencies such as Islamic Relief recognising the need to increase our efforts to reach the most vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly.
Islamic Relief is providing cash assistance as well as food vouchers to allow rightsholders to meet their essential needs.
With the levels of malnutrition affecting the people of Yemen, we are also providing specialised treatment to malnourished people.
