Yemen Shelter / NFI / CCCM Cluster Winterization Strategy: October 2018 – February 2019
i. Background
The climate in Yemen varies greatly depending on the geographical region. During the winter season, the country experiences coolness, with frequent frost. The range of temperature can go from 22°C (72°F) during the highest temperature in winter, into below 0°C (32.0 °F) at its coldest. Rain is brought in by the southwest winds. Rainfall, which comes in irregular heavy torrents, averages 130 millimetres (5.12 in) annually.
This document represents the Winterization Strategy for IDPs and affected populations. It is part of the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster efforts to put in place measures to support people of concern in order to avert the risk of humanitarian tragedy and loss of life during the winter months, particularly between October and February. The Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster’s response requires coordinated efforts by partners and timely implementation to address this situation by distributing Winter NFIs and Shelter assistance.
Given the current numbers of displaced persons concerned and the growing humanitarian needs, more effort will be required to bolster the response in the affected areas during the winter months. The cluster will seek to provide people most at risk, particularly women and children, with mostly the cash equivalent of the “winter package” composed of different items as outlined in this document. Special attention are envisaged for individuals with specific needs. er needs
