In Yemen, internally displaced persons (IDPs) face immense suffering, compounded by a severe lack of water security. Years of conflict have forced these communities to abandon their homes, leaving them to grapple with daily challenges in accessing clean, safe water. This scarcity exacerbates their hardships, leading to widespread health issues such as waterborne diseases and malnutrition.
Read MoreNearly a decade of conflict and underdevelopment in Yemen has deprived millions of people of basic services such as water, sanitation, healthcare, and hygiene. According to the Yemen 2024 Humanitarian Needs Overview, 17.4 million Yemenis - about half the population - need assistance to access safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
Read MoreIn Yemen, 12.4 million people encounter difficulties in accessing a water supply that meets the necessary quality standards to prevent diseases. Additionally, 20.4 million people lack sufficient access to an adequate quantity of water for essential daily activities such as drinking, bathing and cooking. An estimated 300,000 individuals, and the communities in which they live, will continue to be exposed to risk factors of water-borne diseases, increasing risks of outbreak.
Read MoreCARE works in 14 governorates across Yemen, providing lifesaving food, cash, livelihoods, water and sanitation services to those in need, including internally displaced people.
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