How to Help the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Since the civil war started in 2015, Yemen has been the site of a devastating humanitarian crisis. Malnutrition rates are rising rapidly, and damaged waste systems have causes a major cholera outbreak. The ongoing civil war has caused over 7,600 deaths, most of them civilians.[1] Aid organizations are in major need of funds to continue fighting the crisis on the ground.

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Donating Money

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    Give money to food organizations to fight hunger in Yemen. Over 17 million Yemenis are food insecure, which means that they don’t have a reliable supply of food. Nearly all of the country’s food must be shipped in, which means that organizations against hunger are in major need of funds to keep the country from starving. Rather than donating food directly, which can be costly to fly in, help fight hunger by donating money to food organizations.[2]
    • You can help the people of Yemen get access to food and clean water by donating to most humanitarian aid organizations. To help an organization that fights hunger in particular, donate to Action Against Hunger. Use this link: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/donate-now
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    Give money to medical aid organizations. Damaged sewage systems from the war have caused a major outbreak of cholera, an infection caused by contaminated water. Young children are especially vulnerable, and particularly if they’re malnourished, as over 460,000 Yemeni children are.[3] Cholera is easily treatable, but the extent of the outbreak and difficulty of transportation in Yemen has made it hard for doctors to treat the over 60,000 cases there.[4] Donations to medical aid groups can help doctors get to those in need and have the proper supplies to treat them.[5]
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    Help children in Yemen by giving to UNICEF and Save the Children. Children are particularly susceptible to hunger, malnutrition, illness, and other health concerns in Yemen. To help get these children food, water, and shelter, donate to organizations dedicated to aiding children in developing countries, including:
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    Give to general aid organizations to contribute to all areas. Many organizations have pledged to help Yemenis in need in many different ways, including providing food, medical aid, education, economic empowerment, and civil management. By donating to these humanitarian organizations, you can help the crisis in Yemen in many different ways. Some of these organizations include:
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Volunteering in Yemen or at Home

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    Volunteer if you have useful skills, like language or medicine. Whatever organization you sign up to volunteer with, you’ll be more likely to be placed in Yemen if you show that you have sought-after skills. Some of these skills could include:
    • Fluency in Arabic
    • Medical skills, particularly if you’ve worked as a doctor or nurse
    • Basic first aid
    • Experience in disaster relief
    • Experience in diplomacy
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    Sign up to be a United Nations Volunteer in Yemen. The UN has about 7,000 volunteers that work on the ground in countries in need. The selection process is rigorous and it’s not guaranteed that you’ll be placed in Yemen, but by signing up to volunteer, you can place yourself in the best possible position to help on the ground. Make sure to highlight any relevant skills, such as a medical or diplomatic background.[6]
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    Check for paid and volunteer jobs at Relief Web. Humanitarian and disaster relief organizations post paid and non-paid opportunities all over the globe on this website. Narrow your search down to Yemen to see what kinds of jobs are available for your skill set.
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    Volunteer to work with the UN online. If you can’t travel to Yemen to volunteer, you can still make a difference right from your home. There are opportunities available for writing and editing, translation, administration, tech development and more. Search specifically for positions that will allow you to help the crisis in Yemen.[7]
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References

  1. ↑ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34011187
  2. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/30/world/middleeast/yemen-civil-war-cholera-famine-girls-marriage-united-nations.html
  3. ↑ https://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/yemen_85651.html
  4. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/30/world/middleeast/yemen-civil-war-cholera-famine-girls-marriage-united-nations.html
  5. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/23/world/middleeast/yemen-cholera-humanitarian-crisis.html?_r=0
  6. ↑ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-39248860
  7. ↑ https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en

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The best way to make a difference in the Yemen humanitarian crisis is to donate money to aid organizations. Look for one that works towards a cause close to you, like fighting hunger or providing medical aid in Yemen, or donate to a more general organization like the Red Cross. To volunteer on the ground in Yemen, sign up to be a UN volunteer or search at Relief Web for more opportunities. For donation links and other ways to make a difference right now, read on!

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