Yemen remained in one of the world’s most dire humanitarian crises after 10 years of conflict, and continued to face economic shocks, collapsing basic services, climate hazards, regional unrest, and persistent underfunding. As a result, 19.54 million people required humanitarian assistance, and hunger continued to rise. A third of families faced moderate to severe hunger and 18.1 million people were food insecure. More than 100 districts faced critical nutrition emergencies and 12 were in a state of famine. Nearly half of all children under 5 years had chronic malnutrition.

Action Against Hunger continued to deliver a multisectoral response to the many causes of malnutrition in the country. We implemented integrated emergency projects in Al Hudaydah and Hajjah governates in the north, and Al Hudaydah, Lahj and Abyan in the south, including supporting 40 health facilities and mobile clinics, and ensuring access to essential care, prenatal services and treatment for children under 5 years. We also strengthened community level screening and management of acute malnutrition.

This health-nutrition package was reinforced by extensive WASH interventions (rehabilitating water systems, improving healthcare waste management, restoring sanitation facilities and distributing hygiene kits), and by comprehensive MHPSS services delivered both in facilities and through outreach, including awareness sessions and referrals.

Moreover, we supported food security and livelihoods to help households move from emergency to recovery through cash transfers, and strengthened longer-term resilience by providing training and inputs to farmers, beekeepers and livestock breeders. This promoted sustainable agroecological practices and contributed to groundwater monitoring and improved water management, which are critical for Yemen’s future stability.