The United States recently stepped in with one of the largest donations in recent history to humanitarian operations in Yemen amounting to $ 13.5 million for WFP. (..) “The US has played a key role in acknowledging and raising awareness of the dire situation in the country,” said Gian Carlo Cirri, WFP Representative. “The US has always been a generous supporter of WFP operations in Yemen. The most recent contributions will ensure that critical food and nutrition assistance continues reaches those families in desperate need.” Cirri added.