When the infectious disease was declared a pandemic, experts worried about it reaching Yemen, knowing that it would spread like wildfire through the refugee camps.
A nation with 20 million food insecure, how would they ever protect themselves if they can’t even fill their stomachs with food?
The first case hit Yemen on April 10. Organizations called the news a "devastating blow" and a "nightmare scenario" given the country's already dire humanitarian situation.
And it is a nightmare - as more cities and provinces in Yemen report new cases daily.
The worst part? RELIEF MONEY IS RUNNING OUT.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), "lack of funding remain a significant challenge, disrupting life-saving response to the plight of millions of Yemenis." (
2021).
In 2020 alone, there were over 4,200 incidents of restricted access to funding which resulted in the disruption of life-saving aid to 7.8 MILLION Yemenis in need.
The people of Yemen need you now more than ever before.