A father with his daughter walking through the village where Concern is supporting a health clinic

Yemen

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

Concern’s WASH officer posting Concern’s sticker on latrines installed by Concern in Al-Salam IDP site, Dar Saad district, Aden Governorate. Photo: Ammar Khalaf/Concern Worldwide

Concern MEAL Support Officer Liza Abdo conducts awareness sessions with the community about feedback and complaints in a displacement camp in Tuban District, Lahj Governorate, Yemen. Photo: Concern Worldwide

Child being weighed at Yemen malnutrition centre

A Community Health Volunteers (CHV) conducts a nutrition screening of Ibrahim* during a follow-up visit in remote communities in Tuban district, Lahj Governorate, Yemen. These health volunteers are from the community, live within the community, and conduct regular nutrition screening, early detection, and referrals of sick and malnourished children and women to the nearest health facilities. Photo: Ammar Khalaf/Concern Worldwide