Yemen

91% of households consume unsafe water

23.1 million people needs humanitarian aid

52% of the population at stage of crisis for malnutrition

292,873 people assisted

After more than ten years of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s most critical humanitarian contexts

Despite truces, violence continues, causing further displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and the collapse of basic services. Rampant inflation and the collapse of the currency have made vital goods unaffordable for most of the population, who face acute food insecurity.

In 2026, one year after the complete withdrawal of US humanitarian aid that used to be one of the major donors in the country, the situation has worsened and estimations show that more than 23.1 million people need humanitarian assistance representing nearly 65.4% of the population, including 4.8 million internally displaced people.

Yemen experiences recurrent resurgence of cholera outbreak in areas where basic essential services are not available and where many NGOs have been constrained to reduce their activities with the funding reduction.

In the north of the country, front lines remain unstable and humanitarian access is hampered by security and administrative constraints. The situation has further deteriorated following the detention of humanitarian personnel by the Sana’a-based de-facto authority in 2025 triggering partial suspension of the UN and several international NGOs activities.

Yemen is also facing natural disasters and the effects of climate change, such as floods and droughts, which are exacerbating needs and weakening communities. In this context, accessing the most isolated areas is a logistical and security challenge, but crucial to meet the needs of populations forgotten by the crisis.

34,6 million inhabitants
186th out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index

Mission
opened in 2017
Team 59 international staff
4 national staff
Budget 8M€

The SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL team in Yemen supports people affected by epidemics, natural disasters, conflict-induced displacement, and the prolonged humanitarian crisis.

In Ta’izz and Al Hudaydah, our teams address water, hygiene and sanitation needs (WASH) at community and facility level. Activities include transporting emergency water, rehabilitating and modernising water supply systems to make them more resilient to climate change, constructing latrines and promoting hygiene. The aim is to reduce waterborne diseases and the root causes of malnutrition. To ensure an integrated response, the teams collaborate closely with local health and nutrition partners.

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also strengthens disaster preparedness and climate resilience in collaboration with communities and local authorities. This includes implementing risk mapping, early warning systems, community-based mitigation measures and capacity building for local stakeholders. Nationwide, the NGO is part of a cash consortium that supports affected populations in meeting essential needs and accessing basic services in the aftermath of a crisis.

Beyond emergency response, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL implements early recovery and resilience programes to restore livelihoods and support long-term recovery. These include climate-resilient agriculture, irrigation, livestock support, vocational training, small business development, financial literacy, and integrated water and natural resource management. These activities enable households to rebuild sustainable incomes and strengthen their resilience.

Partners

Institutional and private funding partners ECHO, FCDO, OCHA, CDCS, European Union

Operating partners DRC, Acted, Mercy Corps, NRC, ACF, IMC, CARE, FMF, Altwasul, BCFHD