Yemen Malnutrition Appeal
Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)
Record High Malnutrition Rates
“Whoever removes a grief from a believer from amongst the sorrows of this life, Allah will remove a grief from him amongst the sorrows of the Day of Resurrection” (Muslim)
After nine years of conflict, Yemen is currently experiencing some of the highest malnutrition rates ever recorded, and unfortunately, these rates are expected to worsen:
- 17.6 million people are facing food insecurity.
- Nearly 50% of children are estimated to be suffering from moderate to severe stunting.
- 80% of the population is living below the poverty line.
Children Need Urgent Treatment
In 2024, approximately 2.7 million women and 5 million children under the age of five are in urgent need of treatment for acute malnutrition. Shockingly, one in five children under the age of five in certain areas of Yemen is currently acutely malnourished.
Yemen Needs You
-1 million women and 2 million children are in urgent need of life-saving treatment and nutritious food.
- Malnourished children are 11 times more likely to die compared to their healthy peers.
- 80% of Yemen's population is in desperate need of humanitarian aid, struggling to afford nutritious food or basic healthcare.
In January 2024, over 50% of the households surveyed by the UN in Yemen reported that they were unable to access sufficient food, which is an alarming increase of 11% since November 2023.
It is crucial that we take immediate action. The malnutrition crisis in Yemen is rapidly worsening, and without intervention, countless lives are at risk.
Help Us Save Lives Today
Please consider making a donation now to make a difference. The children and families in Yemen are counting on you.
A Call to Action
17.6
Million people facing food insecurity.
80%
Of population is living below the poverty line
50%
Of children are estimated to be suffering from moderate to severe stunting.
Millions Affected By Aid Cuts
Yemen recently marked nine years of conflict, and the situation is extremely dire. Malnutrition is spiralling out of control and the recent cuts to humanitarian aid have had a devastating impact.
The prices of essential food items are skyrocketing, making it impossible for many families to afford even the most basic necessities for survival.
Since December 2023, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has had to pause its general food distributions in northern Yemen, which used to be a lifeline for 9.5 million people. Additionally, the WFP's malnutrition prevention programme is facing severe shortages of supplies, which is affecting critical services.