Yemen

Food insecurity remains an acute problem across the country, with food consumption rates deteriorating at an “accelerating pace.” Five million people are at immediate risk of famine conditions, more than 15.5 million people have insufficient food consumption and almost 21 million people require humanitarian assistance.  
Food prices in Yemen continue to soar leaving few people able to afford basic food to eat. According to the UN, since January 2021, the Minimum Food Basket cost has increased by 140% in some areas.

Mary's Meals in Yemen

The ongoing war has torn many children away from education, and coercion into child labour is a real threat.

Working together with our partner Yemen Aid, Mary’s Meals now operates in four schools in the Al Mansoora district of Aden – an area home to a large number of internally displaced people (IDPs) and other marginalised populations who all experience high levels of hunger.

Our work with Yemen Aid sees more than 4,500 enrolled children receive a daily meal of a filled pitta bread sandwich with fruit and or vegetables. The serving of a nutritious lunch encourages children back into the security of the classroom.