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In 2024, Yemen experienced severe flooding that affected 19 governorates, impacting over 400,000 people and severely disrupting the lives of 63,195 households. The floods, which took place from April to August, added to Yemen’s ongoing humanitarian struggles, particularly in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. The hardest-hit areas include Hajjah, Al Hudaydah, Marib, Taiz, Sa’adah, Al Jawf, and Dhamar, where homes, farms, and essential infrastructure were destroyed, increasing the vulnerability of already displaced communities.

The Impact

• Infrastructure Damage: The floods destroyed more than 17,093 shelters and homes and caused extensive damage to schools and health centers, including key hospitals like Al Thawrah in Al Hudaydah. This has left many without shelter, disrupted education, and put additional strain on an already fragile healthcare system.

• Health Crisis: Contaminated water sources have led to a rise in cholera and other waterborne diseases, especially in overcrowded IDP camps. Children under five are particularly at risk as suspected cholera cases surge.

• Food Security: The flooding wiped out farmland and livestock, threatening food security and leaving many families without their primary source of income. This has increased dependence on humanitarian aid, particularly in the worst-affected regions.

• Education Disruption: With over 2 million children already out of school, the floods have worsened the education crisis. The destruction of schools and economic hardship has forced many families to focus on survival, putting education on hold.

UMR’s Response and Call to Action

UMR, working with partners, has been at the forefront of responding to this disaster. Efforts include distributing essential non-food items, hygiene kits, food parcels, and providing emergency health services at five centers managed by UMR. Despite the ongoing conflict and damaged infrastructure, UMR is dedicated to delivering critical aid to the people who need it most.

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United Mission for Relief and Development & Med Global Partner to Tackle Malnutrition in Yemen

With a Focus on Pregnant and Lactating Women & Children Under Five

In a significant move to combat the escalating health and nutrition crisis in Yemen, MedGlobal and United Mission for Relief & Development (UMR) have announced a new partnership aimed at providing vital nutrition and reproductive health services to vulnerable communities in the Hais Hospital and Al-Fash Health Unit.

Dr. Abed Ayoub, UMR’s CEO and President, added, “By combining our efforts, we aim to significantly reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in the region. This collaboration is a crucial step towards addressing the health and nutrition crisis in Yemen.” — UMR SIDE

We seek to address the dire needs of the Yemeni population, where the ongoing conflict has devastated the healthcare system, leading to a critical situation for women, children, and displaced individuals. Over the next year, the project aims to enhance access to primary healthcare services, support nutrition services, and provide emergency obstetric and neonatal care in areas where healthcare access is severely restricted.

Dr Zaher Sahloul, President and Co-Founder of MedGlobal emphasized the urgency of the situation: “The health crisis in Yemen requires immediate and sustained action. MedGlobal has been active in Yemen since 2017 making a big difference in the lives of over 4 millions Yemenis. Our new partnership with UMR is a testament to our commitment to continue providing lifesaving assistance to those in dire need in Yemen.” — MEDGLOBAL SIDE

The project will focus on supporting primary health services, including reproductive health and nutrition in the Hais Hospital and surrounding district, ensuring the provision of nutrition health services and obstetric and neonatal emergency care in Hais referral hospital. The initiative also includes community awareness and sensitization to improve attitudes towards disease prevention, community in health system management, nutrition, and reproductive health services.

The collaboration between UMR and MedGlobal represents a crucial effort in responding to one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with the aim of providing equitable and safe health services to Yemen’s most vulnerable populations.

United Mission for Relief & Development (UMR) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing disaster relief and recovery services to the underserved both domestically in the U.S. and internationally across the globe. Since its establishment, UMR has implemented countless projects in 35 countries worldwide.

MedGlobal is a humanitarian charitable non-governmental organization that provides emergency response and health programs to build resilience among vulnerable communities around the world. Our health programs support victims of wars and disasters, refugees, internally displaced persons, and marginalized communities in disaster-affected and low-resource settings.

Habib Rajeh, Globall Program Manager
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“The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million globally last year – the highest number in the UN refugee agency’s almost 70 years of operations.” – UN

Refugees and displaced people are the most vulnerable people on the planet, suffering daily without sufficient housing, access to medicine, doctors, food, or clean water. As the crisis worsens, more and more people are depending on humanitarian agencies like UMR to fill the gaps.

Each year during Ramadan, UMR delivers food packages filled with nutritious items such as beans, rice, flour, oil, canned goods, and more to reach people that have absolutely nothing. We have spoken with families begging for help, telling our field staff that without these resources, they will die.

“Me and my children are fasting. What will we eat to break our fast? My children are begging me for food and water!”

This Ramadan, these families desperately need your help. Please #PassThePlate to a child in need!

Where We Are Working

What We Are Providing

We are providing many necessary items to the helpless families. Here are some of them-

Food Baskets

UMR delivers food packages containing items such as rice, flour, sugar, oil, beans, lentils, tomato paste, pasta, bread, and canned goods.

Water & Sanitation

In addition, we will be building water wells in Pakistan, Somalia and Kenya to ensure that some of the poorest communities are able to find clean drinking water, and prevent the spread of diseases.

Orphan Protection

Children are some of the most vulnerable among these already struggling communities. That is why UMR prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and orphans by providing them with healthcare, education, nutrition and a chance at a future.

Iftars

Each year UMR hosts iftar dinners throughout the month of Ramadan. Last year we were able to serve thousands of people in Yemen and Gaza with warm, nutritious meals.

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This is an essential instrument for growing the capacity of hospitals. Because it frees up financial resources to hire more doctors. It also lessens the financial burden on patients.

UMR has sent medical shipments to many countries. This includes Yemen, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Jordan, and Lebanon. We are still sending containers to underdeveloped nations.

Lebanon

In January 2021, UMR sent two major medical supplies to Lebanon. An international emergency health kit was the first. It was filled with necessary medical supplies. ICU beds were in the second shipment.

The pandemic hurt public hospitals the most. Because private institutions were cutting off so many people. But public hospitals already had very little money. We hoped these shipments would help the medical staff do their jobs better during this hard time.

Jordan

UMR is working with a field office in Jordan to send medical shipments to Syrian refugees. This is to help the number of refugees from Syria improve. We are delivering medicine to help both long-term and short-term health problems. We give basic medical tools. Syringes, aluminum canes, crutches, hip arthroscopy kits, oxygen masks, surgical packs, and more.

The governorates of Zarqa and Mafraq in Jordan have services to offer. In 2018, UMR and IMANA provided basic health care to 6,500 people. Most of them were Syrian and Palestinian refugees. We want to help at least 10,000 people this time in Jordan. 

Sudan

Many health facilities in Sudan can not provide patients with proper care. Because they have insufficient medical equipment and supplies.

UMR has been delivering essential medical shipments to Sudan for many years. Our goal is to enhance the overall healthcare system of this country.

Yemen

The United Nations estimates that Yemen needs about $3.9 billion. This amount will aid the millions of people who are affected by the seven-year conflict.

According to Aljazeera, more than 15,000 people had to leave their homes in December 2021. Because the military war in Yemen is growing. More than 350 people were killed or hurt. The poorest country in the Arab world is now facing more hunger and an economic collapse. 

UMR is still planning to help Yemen with emergency aid, like food and medical goods.

Palestine

According to Human Rights Watch, “Israeli officials destroyed 666 Palestinian homes and other buildings in the West Bank.” It happened for the first eight months of 2021. Bombs killed hundreds of people, hurt thousands and destroyed hospitals. Many of you stepped up to help Palestine get through this terrible time. 

Because of your kindness, UMR sent 5 Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK). We delivered them to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. It happened on December 26, 2021. These kits were sent to hospitals and medical centers all over the country.

The 5 IEHKs were able to help 50,000 people. They were full of things like trauma supplies, surgery tools, medicine, and more.

Conclusion

UMR has been providing medical shipments in many other countries along with these countries. We want to create a world where nobody will lose their life due to medical supplies shortage. We need all of your help to establish this dream. Join UMR with our sacred journey of giving medical care to the underprivileged people.

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In Yemen, over 80% of the population — approximately 24.1 million people — is in need of humanitarian assistance, and the situation is worsening. The ongoing conflict has severely interrupted the availability of food, leaving millions of Yemenis displaced and in need of food assistance.

UMR’s Charity Bakeries provide bread to the most vulnerable families in Yemen. UMR, working with local partners on the ground, has completed the construction of one Charity Bakery in Aden and works in partnership with Mercy Bakery to ensure warm bread and food staples are delivered to the most underprivileged communities.

Charity Bakeries employs staff who are selected from local communities including vulnerable people who are food insecure, women who are widows, and older persons with large families. Ingredients are procured locally, and families of concern are provided with vouchers which are brought to the bakery in exchange for loaves of bread.

Security concerns have left international organizations unable to reach many aid recipients, which highlights the need to procure as many foodstuffs and ingredients as possible from local sources. UMR continues to leverage fluid on-the-ground networks to reach families who lack the basic means to survive and ensure that lack of funds, conflict, or location does not stop people from accessing food.

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Cholera Emergency Response (Yemen)

Yemen is already handicapped by the consequences of prolonged conflict. This population has an additional silent and persistent enemy- cholera. It has caused immeasurable damage to the already struggling country. 

The situation has prompted a collaboration with the Yemeni government. There are various partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO). United Mission for Relief & Development (UMR) also unites with WHO and helps Yemen.

The Cholera Outbreak and Its Aftermath

Yemen has been gripped by a severe cholera outbreak since 2016. It has intensified because of the conflict, affecting the country’s healthcare system. With over 815,000 suspected cases reported in October 2017, the situation is severe. It outnumbers even the big outbreak in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. Children under the age of five are the most vulnerable. Furthermore, those living in poverty bear the burden of this public health catastrophe.

Almost five years of intense conflict have exacted a heavy toll on Yemen’s health system, impeding the proper functioning of its water and sanitation services. As such, the spread of diarrhoeal diseases has reached unprecedented levels; the World Health Organization reported in October 2017, there were over 815,000 suspected cases of cholera. The seriousness of this is underlined by the fact the only other major outbreak of cholera since 1949 (the humanitarian crisis following the Haiti earthquake in 2010) recorded a similar number of cases over a seven year period – Yemen has managed to surpass this in six months. Worst affected by cholera and other waterborne illnesses are the country’s most vulnerable. With little to no resources for public health departments and sanitation workers, the ability of Yemen to both prevent and fight the disease is greatly weakened.

The Response and Collaboration

In this state of hardship, in 2019, the Yemeni government ran a vaccination program in Hodeidah and Raymah Governorates. With the help of WHO and other partnerships, they shield over 600,00 people from the clutches of cholera. Simultaneously, the Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP) improved response capacities and cholera surveillance. WHO and its partners, including UMR, strive to combat the spread of cholera. Together, we are trying to bridge the gap between despair and hope with a combination of strategies.

The steps include:

• Improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities
• Providing medical treatment
• Conducting public awareness campaigns to educate communities on the importance of hygiene and sanitation practices.

Despite these concerted efforts, the cholera outbreak persists, necessitating sustained international support.

In partnership with the WHO and HA, this project improved access to cholera treatment through the establishment of 5 cholera treatment centers (CTCs) and 34 oral rehydration centers (ORCs) to reduce the spread and limit the overall mortality rate of cholera in the targeted communities & districts of Al Hodeidah and Raymah Governorates in Yemen.

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Washington (November 6, 2019) – In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is set to deploy a new short-term medical mission early this month.

There is a worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen. There are more than 90% of the population is in desperate need of help. So, a Humanitarian Alliance came to assist the nation.

It comprises UMR, MedGlobal, Project Hope, and Pure Hands, taking decisive action. Additionally, MedGlobal launched a medical program. Via that, MedGlobal addresses the pressing health needs of the Yemeni people.

As the Yemen crisis worsens, the humanitarian alliance for Yemen launches a medical mission. The Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is set to deploy a new short-term medical mission early this month.

The Agony of the People

You just learned that more than 90% of the people of Yemen require assistance. There is an epidemic of cholera that has affected 1 million Yemenis. It caused thousands of deaths. There is severe malnutrition among children. People are dying unnecessarily from treatable conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

As the Yemen crisis worsens, the humanitarian alliance for Yemen launches a medical mission. The Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is set to deploy a new short-term medical mission early this month.

Washington (November 6, 2019) – In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is set to deploy a new short-term medical mission early this month.

Led by MedGlobal, the new medical mission will commence today and end on November 23, 2019. The goal is to provide emergency healthcare and educational services. They will serve the vulnerable populations in the Hadhramout and Ma’rib governorates in Yemen.

Throughout the mission, an internationally diverse and skilled team will volunteer. They will cover the Yemeni cities of Seiyun (Hadhramout) and Ma’rib cities. The 23-member medical team will provide services like:

• Internal medicine

• Surgeries

• Medical training

• Daily lectures and workshops

About the Medical Mission

Led by MedGlobal, the new medical mission will commence today and end on November 23, 2019. The goal is to provide emergency healthcare and educational services. They will serve the vulnerable populations in the Hadhramout and Ma’rib governorates in Yemen.

Throughout the mission, an internationally diverse and skilled team will volunteer. They will cover the Yemeni cities of Seiyun (Hadhramout) and Ma’rib cities. The 23-member medical team will provide services like –

• Internal Medicine, 
• Surgeries, 
• Medical Trainings, and 
• Hold Daily Lectures and Workshops

The lectures will cover the most critical medical topics and daily challenges in local healthcare facilities. The workshops will propose practical solutions. The Alliance will supply multiple local healthcare facilities with vital medical equipment. They will also provide surgical supplies and essential medications

UMR’s Support & Dedication

The Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen, with a particular mention of MR’s President & CEO, Dr. Abed Ayoub, is committed to providing material support. This includes the supply of vital medical equipment, surgical supplies, and essential medications to multiple local healthcare facilities.

Dr. Ayoub emphasizes, “It is our duty to alleviate pain and suffering whenever possible. The people of Yemen have suffered enough. UMR is dedicated to scaling up its programming to reach as many people in Yemen as possible with immediate aid.”

Education for Change

As you can see, the medical mission also conducts daily lectures and workshops. Recognizing the importance of education, the lectures will cover the critical medical topics. That critical topic also includes the daily challenges in local healthcare facilities. The workshop will propose practical solutions.

Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen

This Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is made of the four U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. They are –

• UMR, 
• MedGlobal, 
• Project Hope, and 
• Pure Hands

It is part of broader efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis and respond to the health needs of Yemenis after five years of conflict.

Contact for Support

For further inquiries or information regarding the mission, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Nagwa Abdallah, Communications Officer at UMR, via email at nabdallah@umrelief.org or phone at (202) 370-6963 x112.

The medical mission of the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen aims to lessen the suffering of the Yemeni people as the crisis develops. These organizations seek to restore hope and healing to a country in great need by working for long-term solutions in addition to providing immediate help.

Contact:
Nagwa Abdallah
Communications Officer, UMR
nabdallah@umrelief.org
(202) 370-6963 x112

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Meeting health and nutrition needs are top priorities for new Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen

Washington (August 14, 2019) – UMR has joined with MedGlobal, Project HOPE, and Pure Hands to form the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen to launch a closely coordinated, holistic response to the continually worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The four U.S.-based nonprofit organizations will leverage their expertise and resources to deliver humanitarian and development assistance to the people of Yemen and address the needs of millions of people in rapid decline after five years of conflict.

“The crisis in Yemen is widely seen as the world’s most dire humanitarian catastrophe, and we must act with even greater urgency to save the millions of Yemeni women, children and men who struggle each day to stay alive, safe and healthy,” says the alliance. “Our goal is to ensure we deliver services that complement each other and ultimately help people recover and rebuild faster.”

The Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen will work to engage local Yemeni organizations to focus on hardest-hit and so far unreached or under-served communities where malnutrition and disease are rampant – delivering food, medical supplies and medicines, in addition to providing emergency and other critical medical services. In the longer term, with an improved security environment, the alliance will aim to empower Yemeni communities to support themselves with sustainable programs focusing on rebuilding the health infrastructure and the capacity of Yemeni health workers.

“Our organizations have done tremendous work individually in Yemen, but the situation is too dire for any one organization to create an impact. UMR has been working diligently to provide medical equipment and services to tackle the cholera outbreak and minimize the acute malnutrition plaguing the children of Yemen. We look forward to creating an even greater impact through the alliance,” says Dr. Abed Ayoub, President & CEO of UMR.

Now in its sixth year, the conflict in Yemen has pushed the country to near economic collapse and grave human catastrophe. Today about 80% of the population is in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, and about one-third – 10 million people – cannot find enough food to eat. Nearly 18 million Yemenis do not have access to clean water and sanitation, triggering the worst cholera outbreak in recorded history, with more than 1 million cases reported in the last two years alone. Fighting, shelling and airstrikes have caused early 100 civilian casualties per week, and tens of thousands of families have had to flee their homes.

About the Alliance Members
UMR’s health, education and food security programs aim to reduce the suffering of the most marginalized and vulnerable groups through immediate relief and development projects that provide tools and resources needed to increase their resilience and self-reliance.

MedGlobal provides sustainable health care services to the refugees, the displaced and the most vulnerable in crisis areas and low resources countries worldwide by deploying diverse short-term volunteer medical missions and partnering with local organizations.

Project HOPE operates around the world wherever the need is greatest, working side-by-side with health care workers and their communities, addressing the greatest public health challenges to enable people to live their best lives. We respond to disasters and health crises and stay on in communities long after disaster strikes to help find solutions to epidemics and any other neglected health needs.

Pure Hands focuses on alleviating poverty, providing economic opportunity, and delivering emergency relief. We work together to serve the larger community and to support the poor and most vulnerable groups, reducing their suffering through well-planned and comprehensive programs in health, food security, WASH, capacity building, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness and response. Our in-kind donations, in collaboration with a number of U.S.-based partners, have exceeded $18 million over the past three years alone, delivering health supplies, equipment and medicine to a number of hard to reach and under siege Yemeni localities.

Contact:
Nagwa Abdallah
Communications Officer, UMR
nabdallah@umrelief.org
(202) 370-6963 x112

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