Country: Yemen Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development After more than ten years of hardship, humanitarian needs in Yemen continue to grow. In 2026, over half the population — 22 million people — require humanitarian assistance and protection services, while 5. 2 million remain internally displaced. Al Dhale’e, a governorate located in central Yemen, hosts some of the most vulnerable families and has been one of the regions of Yemen worst affected by the war, as it was a major frontline. The governorate continues to face severe humanitarian needs, with high levels of food insecurity and limited access to basic services, compounded by protracted displacement and economic deterioration. Recurrent climate shocks, including flooding, further strain already fragile infrastructure and livelihoods, deepening vulnerabilities among affected populations. A Life Interrupted by Displacement Families forced to flee their homes are struggling to afford basic food and medicine. Many are compelled to skip meals or go without healthcare just to survive another day. These expenses have become so high that parents can no longer afford to send their children to school. Saeed*, a father of four, is among thousands forcibly displaced from Al-Fakher district of Al Dhale’e governorate by the war in 2020. The displacement deepened hardships that his family — already vulnerable — had been struggling with for years. As a casual daily labourer without steady income, Saeed found it difficult to keep up with the rising prices of essential goods. We lived in a state of constant anxiety, trying to manage expenses, and our living conditions were very challenging. The biggest challenges were providing enough food for the family, paying rent on time, and covering healthcare costs when someone became ill. Saeed The family was forced to borrow money, placing an additional psychological burden on them due to mounting debt. The lack of support led to the adoption of negative coping strategies. He says*, “This forced us to reduce the number of meals and borrow money we couldn’t repay, just to survive. ”* Restoring Stability and Dignity Through Cash Assistance Through Acted, with funding from the European Union (EU Humanitarian Aid), Saeed* received cash assistance of 242, 000 Yemeni Riyals (approximately 127 EURO) per month for three months. This support was designed to provide families with the flexibility to prioritize their most urgent requirements, such as food, healthcare, or paying debts. The assistance has helped Saeed improve his family’s living conditions. We are now able to buy enough food, eat more regularly, and include healthier and more varied items instead of relying on the cheapest options. . It reduced stress and anxiety in our household; it is calmer at home with fewer worries. Saeed This assistance is delivered under the project “Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) Harmonized Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance to Meet Critical Basic Needs Among Vulnerable Households”, funded by the European Union through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). As a member of CCY, Acted addresses the critical basic needs of the most vulnerable households in Yemen. Acted supports 19, 772 households across four governorates (Al-Jawf, Saadah, Raymah and Al Dhale’e), contributing to the restoration of stability and dignity. *The beneficiary’s name has been changed to protect their privacy. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG ECHO. Neither the European Union nor DG ECHO can be held responsible for them.
Enabling Recovery for Yemen’s Displaced Families in Al Dhale’e Governorate
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