What we do
Save the Children works to ensure Yemeni children survive, learn, and thrive by delivering life-saving health and nutrition services, promoting safe and inclusive education, protecting children from violence, and building resilient families and communities through sustainable livelihoods and infrastructure support. Working with partners, we aim to realize children’s rights at scale, improve equity and empower children.
Through its comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach, Save the Children continues to protect children’s rights and promote their well-being across Yemen.
Hadeel, 16 months old, with her father at the health center for check-up, Amran. Zaid Shaker / Save the Children
Meha and her family have faced severe hardships since the conflict began, including repeated displacement, loss of stable income, and lack of shelter. Food prices have skyrocketed, making it difficult for Meha to provide for her children, especially as her husband is sick and unable to work. The family often went days without enough food, which affected the health of Meha’s youngest daughter, who developed severe malnutrition. Meha only discovered thanks to a Save the Children outreach campaign that screened children in remote communities. The family belongs to the Muhamasheen community, one of the most marginalized groups in Yemen, who are disproportionately affected by the conflict. After Amal was diagnosed with malnutrition, she was enrolled in Save the Children’s Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) treatment program at a local health facility. Amal received weekly supplies of therapeutic food (Plumpy’Nut) along with regular medical follow-ups to monitor her recovery. Meanwhile, Meha attended health education sessions on nutrition, hygiene, and infant and young child feeding, which helped her better care for her children. Al-Baraa Mansoor / Save the Children
Health & Nutrition
Our Health and Nutrition programme in Yemen represent a comprehensive and adaptive approach to addressing the critical needs of the country's most vulnerable populations, primarily children and women. Operating in a complex and challenging environment, we have committed to providing a range of essential services that align with both local and international health standards.
As a part of REAL project activities, Um Islam, teacher, received a specialized training in class management and psychological support. The training gave her an opportunity to expand her knowledge in modern teaching and active learning skills, which accelerated learning to her students compared to the traditional methods. Children are more than happy with the new techniques and enjoy the school hours with learning and fun. Maryam Matran / Save the Children
Education
Our education programme in Yemen is a vital component of our humanitarian efforts, cantered around enhancing access, quality, and systemic strength of education. Our multi-dimensional approach includes working closely with formal and non-formal education systems and advocating for education rights.
Ali*, a 10-year-old child, and his sisters were involved in a landmine explosion. His sister Amani died, while Ali* and Safaa sustained serious injuries. Hamza Alqadhi / Save the Children
Child Protection
Our Child Protection program in Yemen addresses the increasingly hostile environment for children through a transformative theory of change. This comprehensive strategy not only seeks the survival of young lives but also their flourishing. The program's dual objectives are to enhance the resilience and well-being of children and youth and strengthen the capacity of local communities and institutions for effective child protection.
Albaraa Mansoor / Save the Children
Food Security and Livelihood
Our Food Security and Livelihoods programme in Yemen is following a comprehensive and transformative strategy aimed at addressing child poverty and food insecurity. With a focus on economic resilience and safety nets, our programme is structured around key areas: capacity building, child-sensitive interventions, partnerships, targeted support, and economic resilience.
The lack of water was another major challenge for the families in the area and inside the camp. They had to carry water from a distant area on their backs. The new water project delivers water to the families in villages and the camp, alleviating their suffering. Albaraa Mansoor / Save the Children
WASH
Our WASH programme is committed to enhancing the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) conditions in Yemen, a country heavily afflicted by high malnutrition rates, WASH-related diseases, and climate change vulnerabilities. Our approach is integrative, blending WASH initiatives into Health, Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, Education, and Child Protection programmes.