The humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains one of the largest in the world, with 9.5 million people left without food in northern Yemen, and recent military escalation hindering the ability of aid organisations to deliver critical services for vulnerable civilians.

Nearly nine years of war have left more than 21 million people – over two-thirds of the population – in desperate need of food, water, and lifesaving assistance. Millions of Yemenis are facing widespread displacement, food insecurity and limited access to basic services.

In mid-December, the suspension of the General Food Distributions (GFD) by the UN World Food Programme has worsened the already critical humanitarian situation, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Islamic Relief has partnered with WFP to distribute food for many years. Through the GFD programme, Islamic Relief was providing monthly food and cash to 1.5 million people in northern Yemen.

We are exploring alternative sources of funding to try and resume some of these activities as soon as possible, but the crisis in Yemen is significantly underfunded. Your donations are a lifeline and allow us to keep our programmes running in Yemen. Donate now and help save lives.