Yemen
Years of conflict in Yemen have had a devastating impact on children and families - causing widespread death, injury and displacement, and tearing apart communities, livelihoods and essential services. War Child works alongside partners in Yemen to provide children with critical child protection, psychosocial and mental health support, education and economic resilience activities.
The situation for children
The Yemeni civil war began in late 2014 between the internationally recognised government (now the Presidential Leadership Council) and the Ansar Allah-led Supreme Political Council. The conflict has been heavily shaped by wider regional dynamics and the involvement of external actors, contributing to the destruction of critical infrastructure, disruptions to imports and trade, and worsening humanitarian conditions across the country.
The prolonged conflict, damage to infrastructure, restrictions on imports and disruption of food supply chains have all contributed to widespread food insecurity, pushing millions of people in Yemen to the brink of famine.
Despite the UN-mediated 2022 truce agreement, sporadic fighting persists in many areas, putting the lives of thousands of children at risk. In 2025, Yemen’s crisis was compounded by a dramatic regional escalation. The country faced waves of direct Israeli airstrikes targeting vital infrastructure alongside ongoing US strikes.
Our work in Yemen
War Child began working in Yemen in 2016. Together with partners we provide children and their families in Yemen with critical child protection, psychosocial support services, education and economic resilience activities.
Latest news from Yemen
War Child launches emergency response in Yemen as security situation deteriorates
Escalating violence in Taiz and Al Hodeidah governorates in Yemen is putting children at risk once again. Instead of recovering from years of conflict, going to school, playing, and building their futures children are being exposed to violence, displacement and fear.
As violence escalates, Yemen’s children pay the price once again
Escalating violence in Yemen is once again putting children at direct risk. Instead of recovering from years of conflict, going to school, playing, and building their futures children are being exposed to violence, displacement and fear. After more than a decade of war, they deserve the chance to grow up safely and realise their dreams.
Yemen's Escalating Hunger Crisis: Nearly Half the Population Struggles to Find Enough Food
As new data reveals that Yemen is now the world's second biggest food crisis, with half of its population facing hunger and nearly half of all children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition, this World Food Day, international and national organisations in Yemen are calling for urgent action to address the escalating hunger crisis.
Yemen on the Brink: Humanitarian Organisations Call for Immediate Action at 7th Senior Officials Meeting
Twenty-nine international non-governmental organisations operating in Yemen strongly urge the international community to demonstrate a renewed commitment to the people of Yemen. Unprecedented challenges threaten to erode progress and push millions of vulnerable people beyond the brink across the country.
Joint Statement: Millions of Yemenis will bear the brunt of attacks on Yemen's critical civilian infrastructure
War Child Alliance joins 68 organisations operating in Yemen voicing concern of consequences of escalations on civilians in Yemen.
