Yemen

Nearly a decade of conflict in Yemen has created one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.  

The conflict, coupled with economic downturns and food insecurity, has left a staggering 17 million people in dire need of assistance. Around 4.5 million people are internally displaced, many of whom live in camps. 

Despite a brief truce in 2023, which alleviated tensions and improved humanitarian access, the situation remains dire and requires urgent action.  

In the face of these compounding crises, the World Food Programme (WFP) plays a pivotal role in offering vital support to the Yemeni people.  

WFP's programmes support 13 million people across various sectors, delivering essential food to conflict-affected families, feeding schoolchildren, empowering women through training, and providing nutritional support to women and children in including in camps for internally displaced people. 

In December 2023, WFP announced a pause in general food distributions in areas under the control of the Sana'a-based authorities, due to limited funding and no agreement with the authorities on a smaller and more targeted food assistance programme. WFP maintains nutrition support, school meal initiatives, and livelihood and resilience programmes.