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3 YEMEN CRISIS I KEY FACTS & FIGURES 14.8 MILLION PEOPLE WHO NEED BASIC HEALTHCARE 14.5 MILLION PEOPLE IN NEED OF WATER AND SANITATION 18.8 MILLION PEOPLE ARE IN NEED OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE 14.1 MILLION PEOPLE WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE 7,070 PEOPLE REGISTERED DEATHS RESULTING FROM CONFLICT 36,818 PEOPLE REGISTERED INJURIES RESULTING FROM CONFLICT 3.3 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INTERNALLY DISPLACED BY VIOLENCE SA ADA SANA A AMRAN MARIB Al-Mahara HAJJAH AL HUDAYDAH Rayma Dhamar SHABWAH AL BAYDA ABYAN ADEN TAIZZ LAHJ 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 02

SUMMARY In addition to experiencing a large scale humanitarian crisis, Yemen has been witnessing conflict since March 2015.

4 SUMMARY In addition to experiencing a large scale humanitarian crisis, Yemen has been witnessing conflict since March Since then, the situation in the country has rapidly moved towards a humanitarian tragedy. More than 19 months of conflict have devastated Yemen, leaving 18.8 million people in need of some form of humanitarian assistance, including 10.3 million who are in acute need. About 14.1 million people are food insecure. An estimated 3.3 million children, pregnant women or new mothers are acutely malnourished, of whom 462,000 are children under 5 who are severely acutely malnourished and on the brink of dying. About 14.5 million Yemenis have no access to clean and improved water sources or to adequate sanitation facilities, with rural areas the worst affected. A further 14.8 million people require humanitarian assistance to meet their basic healthcare needs, with only 45 per cent of health facilities functioning. More than 3.3 million people have been internally displaced, and according to health facility reports, at least 7,070 people have been killed and 36,818 injured. Over 172,468 Yemenis and third country nationals have also fled to neighbouring countries. There are reports of widespread damage to civilian infrastructure across the country, including transportation, hospitals, schools and homes YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 03 * Source: Humanitarian Needs Overview - OCHA - November 2016

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6 ISLAMIC RELIEF YEMEN AND PARTNERS 10 million beneficiaries in 18 governorates assisted Islamic Relief Yemen (IRY) is part of a wider family of Islamic Relief Worldwide, and was founded in Yemen in Since its inception, Islamic Relief has been assisting people in need in three major programmatic areas; relief and emergency response, orphan and child welfare and development programmes. Islamic Relief s Country office is in the capital city Sana a with 8 sub offices in Dhamar, Amran, Aden, Taiz, Hodeida, Saada, Maarib and Rymah. More than 145 national and international staff members and 1,500 volunteers are all working on implementing projects in different sectors and different geographical areas around the country. Different donors have shown their trust in IRY capacity and provided financial, technical and in-kind support to help those in need. They include DFID, Sida, Radio-help, BMZ, UNWFP, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNOCHA, IDB, EC, KSC and Islamic Relief partner offices in USA, UK, Belgium, Australia, South Africa, Middle East, Canada, Germany, Sweden and others. Besides emergency response, IRY is working on different development projects, child welfare program and seasonal interventions like Ramadan and Qurbani. Islamic Relief is an active member of clusters and believes in close coordination with all stakeholders including communities, community leadership, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, authorities and civil society. DEVELOPMENT ORPHANS EMERGENCY SEASONAL 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 05

7 ISLAMIC RELIEF YEMEN Yemen Emergency Response 2016 Islamic Relief has implemented more than 100 projects so far, assisting more than 10 million beneficiaries in 18 out of 22 governorates in thematic areas of Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, WASH, Health, Education and others. IR launched an emergency response within 72 hours of the war interrupting in Yemen on 26th of March During 2015, IRY reached 2.9 million beneficiaries mainly in food security, health and nutrition and WASH. of the World Food Program during the year, providing food assistance to severely food insecure people in six governorates. Hospitals were provided with medicine and medical supplies. Nutrition assistance was provided to the malnourished children, and pregnant & lactating women (PLWs). Access to clean drinking water was made possible for IDPs, returnees and host families. Islamic Relief has continued working for war affected communities in year 2016 and assisted 5.3 million beneficiaries from January to December. As per joint assessment led by OCHA, IRY again focused on three most prioritised sectors of Food Security, Health & Nutrition and WASH. IRY remained one of the largest partners Food Security Health Water Nutrition Shelter Livelihood 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 06

8 NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES IN ,931,285 GOVERNORATE FOOD WASH HEALTH EARLY RECOVERY ORPHANS Sana a Capital X X X X Sana a X X X Aden X X X Taiz X X X X Hodeida X X X X NFIs Dhamar X Sada a X X X X X Mareb X Shabwa X X Amran X X X X Abyan X X X Rayma X Lahj X X X Total Budget Al-Mahara X Sa ada Sana a Amran Marib Al-Mahara Dhamar Rayma Al Bayda Shabwa Al Hudaydah Abyan Aden Taizz Lahj 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 07

FOOD SECURITY INTERVENTIONS Food Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities Emergency Food

full food rations (50 KG white flour, 30 KG rice, 5KG sugar, 10 KG lentil, and 10 litre of

7,116 BENEFICIARIES Emergency Food Response Islamic Relief team has delivered food parcels to

9 FOOD SECURITY INTERVENTIONS Food Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities Emergency Food Assistance The most vulnerable households in Salah district in Taiz governorate have received full food rations (50 KG white flour, 30 KG rice, 5KG sugar, 10 KG lentil, and 10 litre of vegetable oil. 7,116 BENEFICIARIES Emergency Food Response Islamic Relief team has delivered food parcels to families in need in both Taiz and Lahj governorates. Each food basket consisted of flour, rice, beans, cooking oil, and sugar. 7,952 BENEFICIARIES 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 08

Emergency Food Assistance Through WFP Partnership The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has continued to partner with Islamic Relief in Yemen, enabling us to mobilize and distribute food

10 Emergency Food Assistance Through WFP Partnership The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has continued to partner with Islamic Relief in Yemen, enabling us to mobilize and distribute food assistance to the most vulnerable, war affected population and IDPs in Sana a, Dhamar, Mareb, Hodeida, and Rayma governorates. BENEFICIARIES 85,570 Households/Month Life saving Assistance to Chapala Cyclone and Megh Storm Affected People In response to the emergency situation caused by Chapala Cyclone and Megh storms, Islamic Relief emergency teams were sent to assist people in need in the most affected districts in Shabwah. Emergency life-saving assistance including food baskets were delivered to families in those areas. 9,800 BENEFICIARIES Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities in Yemen This project provided food assistance to IDPs and vulnerable people in Taiz and Aden governorates. 17,500 BENEFICIARIES 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 09

Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected

assistance to IDPs and vulnerable people in

17,500 BENEFICIARIES Food Assistance for

baskets will been distributed to the most

11 Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities in Yemen This project provided food assistance to IDPs and vulnerable people in Taiz and Aden governorates. 17,500 BENEFICIARIES Food Assistance for Conflict Affected Communities in Yemen Food baskets will been distributed to the most affected families in Taiz governorate. 5,460 BENEFICIARIES 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 10

HEALTH INTERVENTIONS Medical Support to War Affected Population in Yemen 5 HOSPITALS Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities in Yemen Medicines and

6 HOSPITALS Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities in Taiz To alleviate the suffering of conflict affected and most vulnerable people in health sector,

pressure, cardiac/liver disease) to hospitals in Taiz city.

12 HEALTH INTERVENTIONS Medical Support to War Affected Population in Yemen 5 HOSPITALS Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities in Yemen Medicines and medical supplies were urgently provided to six hospitals in Aden and Taiz in order to improve the availability and quality of health services. 6 HOSPITALS Life Saving Assistance to Conflict Affected Communities in Taiz To alleviate the suffering of conflict affected and most vulnerable people in health sector, Islamic Relief has provided medications and medical support (especially the provision of oxygen canisters) for patients with chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac/liver disease) to hospitals in Taiz city. 5 HOSPITALS Emergency Medical Support to Conflict Affected Community in Aden Since there is a big shortage of medical supplies and essential medicines in the few working hospitals. This project was designed to deliver medicine of the chronic disease to 2 health facilities in Aden. 2 HOSPITALS 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 11

Yemen Emergency Medicine and Medical Equipment The health sector is currently facing an unprecedented crisis, which has been

8 million people are in need of health services from fewer and fewer service providers, with most health facilities under resourced

There is a chronic shortage of medical supplies including for mass casualty management, as well as essential medicine for chronic

13 Yemen Emergency Medicine and Medical Equipment The health sector is currently facing an unprecedented crisis, which has been recently exacerbated by the financial crisis faced by the MOPHP and banking system overall.it is currently estimated that about 14.8 million people are in need of health services from fewer and fewer service providers, with most health facilities under resourced and over-burdened. There is a chronic shortage of medical supplies including for mass casualty management, as well as essential medicine for chronic diseases. In partnership with Islamic Development Bank, Zunjbar Hospital was provided with medical equipment and medicines, which allowed the hospital to continue to serve patients from all surrounding districts and villages YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 12

DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS Livelihood and Small Enterprises Project This project provided assistance and inputs to those beneficiaries in need to expand their businesses and improve their

BENEFICIARIES 50 Households Enhanced Rural Resilience in Yemen ERRY in a multi-donors project that is designed to alleviate suffering of conflictaffected and the most vulnerable families in

14 DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS Livelihood and Small Enterprises Project This project provided assistance and inputs to those beneficiaries in need to expand their businesses and improve their monthly income. It focuses on farmers, animal breeders and young people trained under previous previous projects. BENEFICIARIES 50 Households Enhanced Rural Resilience in Yemen ERRY in a multi-donors project that is designed to alleviate suffering of conflictaffected and the most vulnerable families in Hodeida by involving them in-cash-for work activities. Another objective for this project is to enhance the resilience of crisis affected rule communities through support of livelihoods stabilisation and recovery. BENEFICIARIES 557 Households 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 13

Orphans and Child Welfare Supporting Orphans and War Affected Communities in Yemen This project has four main components: winterisation

The project aims to support families, IDPs, orphans, and children with sepcial needs in Sana a, Amran, and Taiz.

Amran, consists of four main components: - Orphans health check-up (900 with their siblings).

15 Orphans and Child Welfare Supporting Orphans and War Affected Communities in Yemen This project has four main components: winterisation items, food security, WASH and supporting special needs. The project aims to support families, IDPs, orphans, and children with sepcial needs in Sana a, Amran, and Taiz. BENEFICIARIES: 3500 HHs Supporting Orphans and Special Needs Children The project which was implemented in Sana a, Aden, Saada, and Amran, consists of four main components: - Orphans health check-up (900 with their siblings). - Winter blankets distribution (1100 orphans). - Hearing aids distribution (80 hearing impaired children). - Special skills training (70 young people). Winterisation Project (WAQF) Providing blankets for orphans in Sanaa and Saada 1200 BENEFICIARIES 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 14

SEASONAL PROJECTS Ramadan Programme Our annual Ramadan appeal enables people to share the joy of the blessed month with those suffering hardship.

IRY has continued the implementation of the seasonal projects and link them up with large-scale projects that will have a longer-lasting impact such as food distribution for the war-affected in the

72,996 BENEFICIARIES Qurbani Programme Every year, Islamic Relief provides the best possible Qurbani meat to poor people, in line with Shariah requirements.

16 SEASONAL PROJECTS Ramadan Programme Our annual Ramadan appeal enables people to share the joy of the blessed month with those suffering hardship. IRY started work in Yemen in 1998 with its main focus on Ramadan food distribution and Qurbani Projects. IRY has continued the implementation of the seasonal projects and link them up with large-scale projects that will have a longer-lasting impact such as food distribution for the war-affected in the conflict areas. In 2016, Islamic Relief has delivered Ramadan food packs to the most vulnerable families in Sana a, Aden, Taiz, Amran, Saada, and Almahara. 72,996 BENEFICIARIES Qurbani Programme Every year, Islamic Relief provides the best possible Qurbani meat to poor people, in line with Shariah requirements. We prioritise the most vulnerable families through our rigorous selection criteria. We also ensure that animals are transported and slaughtered humanely by managing the whole transportation and logistics network. Strict hygiene standards cover the handling, packing and distribution of all meat. In Yemen, Qurbani Programme was implemented in six different governorates: Sana a, Aden, Saada, Taiz, Lahj, and Amran. 47,397 BENEFICIARIES War affected population, IDPs & host communities, orphans & vulnerable children, and people with special needs were all prioritised YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 15

Today, the situation of the people living in Taiz is nothing short of a tragedy, not least because of the ongoing

17 THE BESIEGED CITY OF TAIZ Taiz is the most conflict affected city in yemen It has the highest number of killed, injured and displaced people. Today, the situation of the people living in Taiz is nothing short of a tragedy, not least because of the ongoing conflict. The siege, imposed for more than a year, has made life even worse for hundreds of thousands of civilians inside the city regarding health, food and the local environment YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 16

Taiz Humanitarian Situation and Needs The situation in Taiz has deteriorated significantly since the beginning of the conflict on April 14 2015 and the imposed siege has made life even more difficult.

18 Taiz Humanitarian Situation and Needs The situation in Taiz has deteriorated significantly since the beginning of the conflict on April and the imposed siege has made life even more difficult. For more than 19 months, consumable items, food stuffs, medical supplies, water and oxygen cylinders, have all been prevented from passing in to the city via the main roads, which still remain closed. Access to the city is challenging for local people as well. In bordering areas, it can take between six and seven hours to get in and out of the city, mostly through difficult and unpaved alternative routes. Water, electricity and sanitation services are still cut off, in addition to the lack of health and medical services. Today, the situation of the people living in Taiz is nothing short of a tragedy, not least because of the on-going conflict. In order to meet the health and local environment needs in Taiz today, 82 million USD is needed every month. Affected families residing in the city also need to be provided with 100,000 food baskets per month. Furthermore, another 150,000 food baskets are needed for IDPs returning to the city; once they have broken the partial blockade, this support is needed to ensure some stability after their displacement YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 17

19 Delivering Aid To Taiz City Taiz govenorate is one of the most affected areas in Yemen. In order to provide the aid to the growing numbers of conflict-affected people, IRY has established a field office in the city itself. We believe that by opening a field office in Taiz govenorate, we will be better able to provide assistance and we will have the ability to more effectively assess the humanitarian situation in the city. So far IRY has 3 staff and 35 volunteers in the office implementing projects in Taiz. Moreover, the Orphans Department in Islamic Relief Yemen has recently finished their assessment in Taiz as they are targeting 600 orphans in the city PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN TAIZ 500 HYGIENE KITS 59,542 FOOD BENEFICIARIES 300 WALKERS & WHEEL CHAIRS 400 HEARING AIDS 1 WASH PROJECT 2 ORPHANS PROJECTS 10 HOSPITALS WERE ASSISTED 2016 YEMEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE 18

20 Islamic Relief Worldwide 19 Rea Street South Birmingham B5 6LB United Kingdom Tel: Fax: Registered Charity No Registered Company No

Emergency Response Fund Yemen Fund Annual Report Yemen. Photo: UNOCHA. Annual Report Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Emergency Response Fund Yemen Fund Annual Report 2013 Yemen Photo: UNOCHA Annual Report 2013 Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Table of Contents NOTE FROM THE HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR...1