Save Children Amidst Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis
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Situation
Five years of relentless war has left a mark on the children of Yemen has been further devastated by a combination of funding cuts and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Save the Children warns. Nearly 24 million people— including 12.3 million children —need humanitarian assistance and protection. Already weakened health systems across Yemen have been even further devastated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving thousands of children and families without the medical attention they need to survive. It's estimated that 16.2 million people in the country will face high levels of acute food shortages with an estimated 21,000 children at risk of falling into famine . With two million children in Yemen out of school , vulernable boys and girls are at risk of exploitation and abuse. As the largest aid organization in Yemen, our teams are helping thousands of children get the vital care they need. But we need your help to continue. What Is Happening in Yemen Right Now? The children of Yemen have suffered horrifying ordeals. We must stop at nothing to reach those who need us most. The Challenges for Children in Yemen The war in Yemen has hit hardest those who are least responsible—children. Facing violence and with many forced to flee their homes, Yemen’s children are struggling in the face of a national economic crisis, widespread malnutrition and the grave threat of cholera and other life-threatening diseases. Your support can make a difference.* 93% of children are in need of humanitarian assistance Almost 1/5 of children have lost their homes 70% of children don't have access to clean water and sanitation 7.4 million children are in need of child protection assistance 2 million children are out of school 10.3 million children don’t have enough food to eat
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