IRC Donate☰ Civilians under siege Yemen Crisis Watch Yemen is facing the largest humanitarian crisis of our time. The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving emergency aid, clean water, education, women’s protection and medical care to millions of people in Yemen affected by violent conflict and a growing health crisis that now includes COVID-19. Crisis in Yemen, six years on At the six-year mark of its civil war, Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophe. Over half the population is going hungry, and acute cases of malnutrition for children under 5 are at the highest ever recorded Prices of staple foods have more than doubled, including a 133% rise in wheat flour and a 164% rise in rice. Three in five Yemenis surveyed by the IRC could not afford basic items, and some are resorting to child labour and child marriage to ease expenses. Learn more Donate Country facts Population: 29.8 million People internally displaced by crisis: 3.6 million Rank in Human Development Index: 179 of 189 IRC response Started work in Yemen: 2012 Yemen crisis briefing Yemen, located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is plagued by war, poverty, malnutrition and cholera, amounting to one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. The IRC provides lifesaving assistance and emergency aid. What caused the current crisis in Yemen? What are the main humanitarian challenges in Yemen? How does the IRC help in Yemen? What can I do to help? SEE ALL News and features The walk Celebrating Little Amal and the refugee children that inspired her journey Little Amal, the giant puppet, is arriving in London. Here are three real-life refugee children that she represents. Read the article Day of the girl The five most challenging places to grow up a girl Read the article Coronavirus response The only way to stop COVID-19? Vaccines for all Read the article Video Yemen can't wait Watch the video Families in Yemen The soaring cost of living in Yemen Read the article Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Careers Contact Us Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Programme Services 8% Administration 5% Fundraising Donate Join our mailing list Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Subscribe Follow us Global Affiliates: IRC US Stichting Vluchteling Modern Slavery Act Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions IRC-UK is a registered charity, number 1065972. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Our site uses cookies. You are agreeing to our use of cookies by browsing our site.Please read our cookie policy.