By Mohammed Bahashawn, Yemen Country Director for Action For Humanity

Yemen is once again approaching a critical moment. 

As regional tensions rise and insecurity deepens, there are growing fears that millions of people could be pushed further into one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. For many, that warning may sound alarmist. The reality is that for families across Yemen, the situation is already catastrophic. Any further escalation could simply make an unbearable situation even worse.

More than 22 million people across Yemen currently require humanitarian assistance and protection. Some 18.3 million people are facing acute food insecurity. More than 2.2 million children under five are acutely malnourished, including over 500,000 suffering from severe acute malnutrition, a potentially fatal condition if left untreated. A further 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women are expected to be malnourished this year.

These are not just statistics. They are mothers wondering how they will feed their children tomorrow. They are families displaced from their homes, living with uncertainty and fear. They are communities struggling to access healthcare, clean water and basic necessities after years of crisis.

At Action For Humanity, we see these realities every day through our teams on the ground. Across Yemen, we provide life-saving healthcare through fixed and mobile medical units, support malnourished children and mothers, protect vulnerable children, provide cash assistance to struggling families, support displaced households with shelter, and help communities rebuild their livelihoods and resilience. Our staff continue to work in some of the most challenging environments to ensure vulnerable people are not forgotten.

But the scale of need is outpacing the resources available.

Despite the severity of the crisis, the humanitarian response in Yemen remains desperately underfunded. The UN's 2026 humanitarian appeal is less than 20% funded, forcing aid organizations across the country to scale back life-saving programs precisely when they are needed most. [yemen.un.org], [unocha.org]

The consequences are already being felt. Food assistance, one of the most critical lifelines for vulnerable families, has been dramatically reduced. This year, aid agencies expect to reach just 1.2 million people with food assistance despite 18.3 million people facing acute food insecurity. Many of those who do receive support will receive only a fraction of a standard ration. Millions of people will receive nothing at all.  

When funding falls short, humanitarian organizations face impossible choices. 
It means fewer medical consultations for sick children. Fewer nutrition programs for families battling hunger. Fewer protection services for vulnerable children. Fewer opportunities to provide cash assistance that helps parents buy food and essential supplies with dignity. 

And now, with concerns growing about further instability and disruption, the risks facing civilians are increasing.

Any escalation could lead to greater displacement, increased food prices, disruptions to healthcare services and additional strain on humanitarian supply chains. Communities already struggling to survive could find themselves cut off from the assistance they rely upon. For families already living on the edge, another shock could be devastating.  

That is why humanitarian organizations cannot wait for conditions to worsen before acting.

At Action For Humanity, we are continuing to deliver aid, strengthen our emergency response capacity and prepare for potential increases in humanitarian need. Our teams are ready to respond, but humanitarian action requires resources. Without funding, even the best plans cannot be translated into life-saving support.

This is why we are appealing directly to the public. Governments and institutional donors play a vital role in responding to humanitarian crises, but they cannot carry the burden alone. At a time when humanitarian funding is shrinking globally, public generosity has never been more important.

Every donation helps us reach vulnerable families with healthcare, nutrition support, cash assistance, child protection services and emergency relief. Every contribution helps us maintain a presence in communities where needs remain immense. Every pound donated sends a message that the people of

Yemen have not been forgotten. The humanitarian crisis in Yemen did not begin this week, and it will not end tomorrow. But the decisions we make now will determine whether millions of people receive the support they need to survive the months ahead.

Yemen is on the brink. For families already enduring hunger, displacement and uncertainty, another escalation could be catastrophic.

The good news is that together, we can still make a difference. 

By supporting Action For Humanity's work in Yemen, you can help provide life-saving assistance to families who have already lost so much and ensure that hope remains alive in communities facing unimaginable hardship.

Please donate today and help us continue delivering vital humanitarian assistance to the people of Yemen when they need it most.