The World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
What is happening in Yemen?
Over 24 million people in Yemen are in need of dire humanitarian assistance, including more than 13 million children. This crisis is attributed to a multitude of factors: constant violence, dependence on foreign aid, food insecurity, collapse of public services, recurrent natural hazards and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite humanitarian aid, a staggering 80 percent of the country’s population still struggles to access sustainable healthy food, safe drinking water and adequate health services. To add, preventable diseases such as cholera, diphtheria, measles, and dengue fever still exist in the country today with more than 2.1 million cases reported - 58 percent of them in children.
Women and children are bearing the brunt of the crisis. Malnutrition rates among this demographic are one of the highest in the world, with 1.3 million mothers and 2.2 million children under the age of five requiring treatment for acute malnutrition. Mass displacement and a crippled economy is jeopardizing education for 3.7 million Yemeni children on top of the existing 8.6 million school-aged children who need education assistance.
Of the 16 million children in Yemen, the situation is much more dire for the 2.8 million who are orphans. Having lost their parents, these kids are left to navigate this harsh landscape on their own. Forced to work gruesome hours for unlivable wages, sleep countless nights starving under the backdrop of shelling and bombardment, and missing out on schooling due to the lack of resources. This is not a childhood anyone wants to have. And it doesn't have to be like this.
What is Islamic Relief USA doing to help Yemen?
Islamic Relief is a leading humanitarian organization in Yemen, with thousands of field staff and volunteers around the country. They've delivered life-saving aid in provinces such as Hodeida, Ta’iz, Saa’da, and Aden. Notable charities depend on Islamic Relief to deliver their aid due to our work across the provinces.
A few of thier ongoing projects include:
- Life-saving food aid
- Access to clean water and sanitation
- Sustainable livelihood efforts
- Emergency health response for cholera
- Emergency aid for internally displaced people
- Winter aid
How is Amal raising money through IRUSA for Yemen?
Our campaign is focused on two things: obtaining contributions, and educating our community.
To obtain donations we have been going door to door and sharing information by word of mouth. This has been successful so far, however, to increase our reach and the impact of our campaign we have recently reached out to 3 masjids to share our message of Amal. To raise funds we are organizing bake sales in masjids and schools. We are also selling raffle tickets for gift-boxes and planning to sell merchandise. This diversification allows for all ages and members of our community to get involved and help Yemeni children.
Donations are a short term solution, so education is also a top priority for our campaign. Having an aware and active community ensures the longevity of your support. One way we hope to achieve this is by maintaining a strong social media presence on popular platforms, such as Instagram (@amal.for.yemen) and Facebook. Furthermore, we are working in tandem with local highschool MSAs and universities MSAs to educate people about the struggles and hardships that Yemenis face.
How Can You Help Yemen?
Your support is critical in helping our brothers and sisters in Yemen.
What your donation can provide:
$25 Basic Household Resources
$50 Provide Food Aid
$100 Relief for Emergency Survivors
$150 Deliever Hygiene Kits
$250 Allow for Vocational Training
$500 Open up for Access for Healthcare
EVERY dollar can help us get closer to our hope of a better future for Yemeni orphans. Inshallah.
