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Why are we in Yemen? After a decade of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The ongoing civil war has driven rising unemployment, hunger, and insecurity for civilians. Today, nearly 80% of the population lives below the poverty line, and more than 55% require some form of humanitarian assistance. Concern’s programme is designed to address the most urgent needs of the most vulnerable communities.
22 million people in Yemen are expected to require humanitarian assistance in 2026
Humanitarian needs have deepened significantly, with an additional 2.8 million people requiring support compared to the previous year. A combination of climate shocks, food insecurity, declining humanitarian funding, and a worsening economic crisis has further limited access to essential services and exhausted already fragile community resources.
Food insecurity remains at critically high levels and is at risk of further deterioration, with an estimated 18.3 million people, representing 52% of the population, facing acute food insecurity.
At the same time, climate-related disasters - such as floods, sandstorms, and droughts - are becoming more frequent and severe. Disease outbreaks also remain a serious concern. In 2025, cholera outbreaks led to tens of thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths, making it one of the largest and most persistent cholera crises worldwide. These outbreaks are largely driven by ongoing conflict, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to clean water.
Latest achievements
Emergency response
In 2025, Concern responded to communities affected by storms and tidal surges along Yemen’s west coast. The programme reached 3,403 people, including 1,668 males and 1,735 females, with multi-sectoral support in the Dubab and Al-Makha districts.
Health and nutrition
Community health
How we're helping in Yemen
We are working to meet humanitarian needs in Yemen with programmes focusing on health and nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
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