Yemen

NEW YORK, 20 April 2023 – The public perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined during the COVID-19 pandemic in 52 out of 55 countries studied, UNICEF warned today in a new report on immunization. The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination  reveals the perception of the importance of vaccines for…

Although providing uncontaminated and secure drinking water is of paramount importance, Yemen continues to grapple with the adverse consequences of water scarcity experienced by a majority of its population. This predicament is further exacerbated in areas where there is a shortage of water projects and interrupted access to basic services,…, Efficient and Effective Response, With funding from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, UNICEF works tirelessly to aid displaced and host communities in their efforts to access clean water and bolster Marib's infrastructure. This tireless work has resulted in the implementation of three water projects, which were initiated at the beginning of 2023 and will continue…, A Positive Impact and Overwhelming Joy, According to Fatima Al- Khalidi, “When I see the ongoing excavations in Marib, and the hard work put in by the workers involved in the project, it fills me with hope, due to the severe water scarcity problem that all residents of the city face. “It is really tremendous efforts,” she adds, “for which we are thankful, of course." Al- Khalidi…

Sana’a, 19 April 2023 –   The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has announced their support to UNICEF humanitarian response in Yemen with a new contribution of $11 million. This contribution will help provide lifesaving nutrition services to over 159,000 children under five and over…

Yemen has been facing one of the world's most complex humanitarian crises for the past eight years. The country is experiencing devastating conflict and economic crisis, which have left millions of people in need of humanitarian aid. With nearly 15.3 million people in Yemen requiring access to clean water & sanitation system, the situation is…, First-Line Response Packages, To alleviate the suffering of people, UNICEF has been working with the support of the Government of Japan to provide essential support to displaced people across Yemen. One of the key initiatives implemented by UNICEF is the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) kits, which include essential supplies such as basic hygiene kits, and female dignity kits.…, Impact on Displaced Yemenis, The support provided by the government of Japan and UNICEF has significantly assisted displaced people in Yemen. "The hygiene kit contained items that helped me and my family maintain our basic hygiene routine," Mahfoud Hazza'a, a displaced teacher from Al Hudaydah, said of receiving the hygiene kit. UN0827863 Mahfoudh Haza’a waits in line to…, Continuous Support, The Government of Japan has been a long-term partner of UNICEF in Yemen, supporting various programs to help children and families affected by the ongoing conflict. This support has helped UNICEF provide vital assistance to the most vulnerable children and families, including those displaced from their homes.

Al Mukalla (Bashraheel) Hospital is one of the heath facilities that provide maternal health services in the coastal districts of Hadramout, Yemen. The center is supported by UNICEF and receives around 30 maternal health cases every day. UN0796035 Ashjan is a nurse in the maternal health ward which is supported by UNICEF with funding from the…

The education system in Yemen is among the key systems that suffered since the conflict started in 2015. Teachers have been facing a lot of hardship throughout the eight years of conflict; they have been displaced, their schools were damaged or used for non-educational purposes, and many of them have not been paid salaries for several years. As a…

In partnership with The Education Office in Wadi Hadramaut, Yemen, UNICEF conducted a teacher training workshop on active learning and class management in Sayun and Shibam districts. The training was funded by The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre and targeted 211 male and female teachers and lasted for five days. “I used to work as a…

UNICEF seeks to achieve the greatest impact possible for newborns and children suffering from health complications to improve the quality of basic and life-saving healthcare, especially within the first hours of birth. With the conflict in Yemen weighing heavily on the healthcare system, UNICEF works on strengthening service delivery in Yemeni…, Free lifesaving services, Intisar Mahdi came from Radfan district in Lahj governorate to Al-Sadaqa Hospital in Aden to give birth to her son, Ali. "I received medical attention upon my arrival at the hospital. My baby was born with breathing problems, so he was transferred to the incubator in the pediatric department, where he received the necessary healthcare for free,”…, A safe and healthy environment, Maram Yasser, 23, is working as a nurse in the neonatal ward at Al-Sadaqa Hospital. She highlights that the support provided to the ward helps meet the premature babies who are in critical need for incubators and close medical observation. Maram started working in this department in 2022.  “The time I spend with children here is valuable. I feel…

We all know that “Water is Life!” But having constant access to a safe water supply we may forget what it can mean for people and how much it affects their lives. “People in this area suffered a lot from the lack of water,” – says Sadeq Al Nakhaie, general director of the local corporation for Water and Sanitation for Sa'ada Governorate, - “Some…

SANAA, 24 March 2023 – Eight brutal years of conflict have devastated the lives of millions of children in Yemen and left 11 million children in need of one or more forms of humanitarian assistance, UNICEF said today, warning that, without urgent action, millions could face greater risks of being malnourished. The humanitarian crisis in Yemen…

Ravaged by over eight years of conflict, Yemen is facing a severe humanitarian crisis that has left millions of people in dire need of assistance. UNICEF Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) project has been operating with the support of OCHA YHF fund to orr. The project aims to deliver essential items to affected areas, providing hygiene kits, health…, Overcoming Challenges to Deliver Assistance, Despite its challenges, the RRM project has been instrumental in providing essential items to displaced families in Yemen. Mukhtar Mohammed, an RRM Field Officer in Abyan Governorate, shared, "The challenge we face during the distribution is the distance of IDPs from the main distribution area, so we have to transport the kits to their locations.…, Voices of Hope and Overcoming Struggles with the Help of Kits, The UNICEF RRM project has successfully responded to the needs of displaced families, ensuring that they receive essential items as soon as possible. Taiseer Mohammed, a displaced mother of twins from Taiz Governorate who now lives in Jawlat Sada Camp, said: "UNICEF's support was really helpful for us. They provided us with essential hygiene kits…, Comprehensive Assistance for Yemen's Displaced Families, The RRM project has demonstrated the possibility of providing rapid support to families in need and helped prevent the spread of diseases and epidemics, which is of significant concern in IDP camps. UNICEF aims to expand the project's reach to include additional areas with displaced families. However, there is still much more to be done to…

With support from UNICEF and funding from Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation- Norad, this training started in December 2022 and consists of 10 sessions, each lasting for 4 days and includes theoretical and practical parts. The sessions cover CPR and Oxygen therapy. Those sessions take place in various health centers in Aden and target…, New Skills and Knowledge, UN0774204 Trainee Ahmed Saleh listens attentively as the trainer demonstrates proper resuscitation practices "This training is very important to me since it added much information to my knowledge and rectified wrong concepts about dealing with emergency cases and saving patients that I used to have. The time for saving the life of a patient was…, Personal Motive for Participation, UN0774202 One of the trainees practices one aspect of the practical part in the training. "Since the beginning of 2023, we have trained from 2,000 to 3,000 people across the country in the fields of CPR, BLS, and ITLS.", adds Hisham Alauthali, "I love this training since it's within my specialty. I also love to contribute to the development of my…