IOM Yemen: 2018 Achievements [EN/AR]

Situation Overview

In 2018, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen hit a new low. The man-made food security crisis, pushed many communities to the brink of famine. At the end of 2018, it was estimated that 80%of the population is in need of humanitarian response.

Since late 2016, more than 1.3 million suspected cholera cases and nearly 2,800 associated deaths have been reported in 306 districts across Yemen. Sustained conflict since 2015 has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians. Despite the tremendous needs, access constraints have challenged the humanitarian system, delaying services to those in need and diverting aid from the communities for which it is intended. Internal displacement of 3.3 million Yemenis exacerbates an already dire situation as communities in resource challenged areas struggle to cope with protracted displaced populations competing for services and livelihoods.

In order to help address these expanding needs, IOM bolstered and expanded operations in 2018 in order to provide efficient multisector humanitarian response. IOM’s emergency response programming expanded by 200% since 2017.

IOM provides multi-sectorial humanitarian assistance within the following sectors of assistance of Health, Coordination and Safety, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Non-Food Items (NFIs), and Emergency Employment and Community Rehabilitation (EECR), and multi-sectorial assistance for migrants.

https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/iom-yemen-2018-achievements-enar