EMERGENCY LIFE SAVING ASSISTANCE TO YEMEN Donor Impact Report 2019
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CRISIS BACKGROUND 24 million people (roughly 75% of the population) are in drastic need of international Tens of thousands of children have died of hunger or diseases that have become widespread. Even newborns barely have a chance to survive, as malnourished mothers cannot produce enough breastmilk to sustain their babies. The severe depreciation of the Yemeni Rial (YER) and closure of key trade routes also result in sharper price increases for food and essential commodities, and further deteriorate
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ISLAMIC RELIEF YEMEN employees dedicated to providing disaster relief and aid in the most troubled areas of the country. IR Yemen also utilizes the efforts of 2,700 volunteers to implement projects in various sectors across the country. Other international aid agencies have kind support to help the Yemeni population.
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OUR WORK IN THE REGION YOUR IMPACT Our assessment highlighted the region of Abyan as in need of the most assistance. The people of that area were isolated from other aid groups and had a high percentage of affected women and children. They from famine, with catastrophic levels of food insecurity. In their everyday battles, they were facing severe malnutrition and starvation. Your support has helped provide immediate access to food for these families. 3,120 food baskets have been delivered in multiple rounds across 7 villages in Abyan to 520 households. This includes food given for the month of Ramadan. These households included internally displaced peoples, female-headed households, widows, children, orphans and other marginalized groups. We make sure to reach those most at risk, and especially those incapable of seeking aid or assistance. Through your help, the food baskets helped families of up to 5-7 members gain much-needed nutrition and sustenance to their children. 3
AT A GLANCE • 520 Households Reached • 3640 Individuals Nourished • 6 Months of Steady Food Assistance • 7 Villages in Abyan Aided • 3120 Food Baskets Distributed WHAT’S IN THE FOOD BASKETS? Each food packet contains 30 pounds of food and sustains a family of 5 - 7 people. It includes: • White Flour • Oil • Rice • Sugar • Beans
YOUR IMPACT Yahya Elias, 45 years old, lives with his wife and four children. To escape forced to move to a different district, leaving behind their house, farm and other properties.
“We were happy and relieved house is totally damaged therefore we had to move
Many households like Yahya’s received food ration from Islamic Relief Canada. “Thanks to our brothers and sisters in Canada for providing food for my family and many others. I deeply appreciate it. May Allah bless and reward them for their assistance. Such help will cover our needs for the whole month.” Yahya expressed in joy.
and try to survive. We now live in only one room with no windows. Our situation –as with many other displaced families- continues to deteriorate. With low income, sometimes I cannot provide even one meal a day. It has watch my kids suffering from lack of food. I always think about them. Sadly, when there is no food they become weak and dizzy.”
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In the worst moments of this emergency, you helped us respond quickly. Your donations helped deliver food to some of the most at-risk families in Yemen. We could not have done it without you, thank you.
Thank You
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