Yemen Emergency Appeal
Yemen is not just a land of crisis it is a land of noble hearts. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke with love and admiration for its people:
“The people of Yemen have come to you. They are more soft-hearted and more tender-hearted. Faith is Yemeni and wisdom is Yemeni.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
And in another Hadith:
“O Allah, bless our Sham! O Allah, bless our Yemen!”
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
Donate to Yemen Emergency Appeal
Food Pack for a Family £30
10 Cooked Hot Meals £20
Bread Pack for a Family £9
750 Litre Water Storage Tank £80
10k Litre Drinking Water £30
Financial Support for a Family £100
Sponsor an Orphan (Yearly) £360
Sponsor a Widow (Yearly) £420
Shelter Pack for a Family £750
Home for a Yemeni Family £6,500
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Why Are Millions in Yemen in Desperate Need?
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Over 150,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
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227,000 more have died due to famine and lack of healthcare.
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Yemen is the 4th most food-insecure country globally (UN).
This is not just poverty. It’s desperation. And the world has turned away. This Yemen Emergency Appeal is our response. An urgent call to feed the starving, give water to the thirsty, shelter the displaced, and honour our duty to serve those forgotten by the world.
Yemen Food Appeal
Yemen is on the brink of famine — and has been for years. But now, the crisis has deepened.
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18.3 million people are facing crisis-level food insecurity (UN).
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Nationwide, 61% of households cannot meet minimum food needs.
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Children are stunted from chronic malnutrition. Parents skip meals so the youngest can eat.
Food is no longer a routine part of life in Yemen it’s a rare blessing. Donate through The Yemen Emergency Appeal and restore dignity by giving one meal at a time.
Yemen Water Appeal
The Yemen Water Crisis is forcing families to drink from unsafe sources, share contaminated containers, and walk miles for a bucket of water.
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14.5 million people don’t have access to safe drinking water or sanitation.
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The crisis is worst in remote, rural areas, where clean water is simply out of reach.
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Poor water quality is spreading disease and putting children at constant risk.
Where there’s no water, there’s no survival. By donating through the Yemen Emergency Appeal, clean water becomes a mercy that reaches the forgotten.
Yemen Zakat Appeal
Yemen is a land where millions now qualify for Zakat — the poor, the displaced, the sick, the orphaned, the widowed.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Said
“Inform them that Allah has made Zakat obligatory upon them. It is to be taken from the rich among them and given to the poor among them.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
Through the Yemen Emergency Appeal, your Zakat reaches those most entitled to it — with dignity, trust, and the mercy it was meant to carry.
Yemen Winter Appeal
Yemen may be in the Arab world, but its highlands experience a bitter winter.
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Temperatures drop below freezing (0°C) from October to February in northern and elevated regions
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In 2026, around 217,000 of the most vulnerable people are expected to endure prolonged cold exposure
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Many live in damaged shelters with no heating, no blankets and thin clothing.
Yemen’s winter is not about snow. It’s about survival.
And the Yemen Emergency Appeal offers warmth, hope, and protection in a season of hardship.
How You Can Help Yemen Right Now
The needs in Yemen are overwhelming but your support, even in the smallest form, can restore life, warmth and dignity.
- For just £9, you can send a bread pack to feed an entire family for a week.
- £30 can deliver a food pack or 10,000 litres of clean water.
- £100 family support grant or a £750 shelter pack go even further for those who’ve lost everything.
And for those looking to give long-term, you can sponsor a Yemeni orphan or widow, helping restore hope for those who have no one left. This Yemen Emergency Appeal is more than aid it’s your du’a in motion.
Why Give Through Akram Aid?
At Akram Aid, we don’t just deliver aid — we carry your trust.
Every penny you give goes directly to those in need. That’s our 100% Donation Policy. We don’t take admin fees from your donation. Not for logistics, not for staff, not for marketing. All operational costs are covered separately by dedicated supporters with additional benefits of;
- Zakat-eligible projects – Distributed with full Shariah compliance and care.
- Fast, trusted delivery – On-the-ground partners who reach those most in need.
- Dignity-first approach – We never treat people as statistics, only as our Ummah.
- Transparent impact – What you give, you’ll see — with updates you can trust.
Giving through Akram Aid means your donation is handled with amanah and delivered with mercy.
From Yemen to the World: Serving Where It’s Needed Most
The suffering in Yemen is severe — but it’s not the only place where hearts are breaking and homes are crumbling. At Akram Aid, we continue to serve wherever the need is greatest, led by sincerity, du’a and a 100% Donation Policy.
Your support helps us respond across multiple countries, with compassion at every step:
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Ramadan Food Appeal
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Food Parcels
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Widow Support
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Donate Zakat
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Build a Masjid
- Gaza Emergency Appeal
Wherever you give, you’re helping rebuild lives with dignity not dependency.
FAQs
1. What is the Yemen Emergency Appeal?
The Yemen Emergency Appeal is a humanitarian effort to support people in Yemen who are suffering from years of conflict, extreme food shortages, lack of clean water, displacement and collapsing social systems.
2. What is causing the crisis in Yemen?
Yemen’s crisis is driven by protracted war, economic collapse, and political instability. Years of fighting have destroyed infrastructure and basic services, pushed millions into poverty, and made it very hard for families to access food, water and healthcare.
3. How many people are affected by the humanitarian crisis in Yemen?
Millions of people in Yemen depend on humanitarian assistance to survive. Over 18 million people are in need of aid including food, safe water and protection due to the ongoing conflict, displacement and economic hardship.
4. Are people displaced inside Yemen?
Yes. An estimated 4.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes and become internally displaced because of the fighting, many of them multiple times.
5. Why are children and women especially vulnerable in Yemen?
Children and women face heightened risk because conflict has damaged health services, increased food insecurity, and disrupted daily life. Women-headed households and children often lack access to food, water and basic protection, making them especially vulnerable.
6. What is the situation with food insecurity in Yemen?
Yemen is one of the world’s worst food crises. A large portion of the population cannot reliably access enough nutritious food — a situation worsened by conflict, economic decline and reduced income opportunities.
7. Why is there a water crisis in Yemen?
Long-standing conflict has damaged water systems and made it harder to maintain clean supply lines. Many communities must rely on unsafe water sources, which increases the risk of disease and sickness.
8. Is humanitarian aid reaching people in Yemen?
Yes, humanitarian organisations continue to provide food, water, healthcare and other essential support, but aid access can be restricted by conflict, funding shortfalls and logistics challenges in certain areas.
9. Why has the humanitarian situation worsened recently?
Funding cuts and ongoing conflict have made it harder for humanitarian groups to sustain and expand aid programmes, leading to gaps in food distribution, medical services and water support across many areas.
10. How does the conflict affect healthcare in Yemen?
Years of violence and economic strain have weakened Yemen’s health system. Many facilities are damaged or non‑functional, making it difficult for people to get medical care, vaccinations, and treatment for illness or injury.
11. Why is Yemen considered one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world?
The combination of prolonged war, economic collapse, widespread poverty, food shortages, displacement and lack of basic services has pushed Yemen to the brink, with millions unable to meet their most basic needs.
12. What risks do internally displaced people in Yemen face?
Internally displaced people often live in crowded shelters or makeshift camps with limited access to food, clean water, healthcare and education, making them especially vulnerable to disease, hunger and exploitation.
13. Is there a refugee crisis linked to Yemen?
Yes — besides internal displacement, Yemen hosts refugees and asylum seekers from neighbouring countries, and many Yemenis have also fled abroad due to insecurity and hardship.
14. What are the long-term effects of the Yemen crisis?
Years of conflict have damaged basic infrastructure, reduced access to schooling and healthcare, and left many families in persistent poverty. The long-term effects include malnutrition, lost education, psychological trauma and weakened social systems.