Qatar Charity Distributes New Food Aid in Yemen

As part of its ongoing efforts to aid those affected by floods in Yemen, Qatar Charity (QC), with support from the Start Fund, has distributed a new batch of aid including food baskets and personal hygiene kits.

This aid has benefitted about 1,100 individuals in the Hajjah and Al Hudaydah governorates, bringing the total number of beneficiaries from QC's assistance to around 23,000 people, a statement said.

QC is preparing to distribute further aid to flood victims in several areas, which will include 3,500 food baskets, each containing essential food supplies sufficient for one family for a month, and 3,500 personal hygiene kits.

This initiative comes amid the worsening humanitarian crisis that Yemen has been facing for several years, characterised by increasing food insecurity and the ongoing cholera outbreak since March of this year, especially following the recent floods.

Data from UN organisations has reported nearly 186,000 suspected cholera cases in the past six months, with 680 fatalities. An increase in cases is expected following the recent heavy rains across Yemen. Children suffering from malnutrition, pregnant women, and the elderly with chronic illnesses are particularly at risk for cholera.

The aid provided has been instrumental in addressing the urgent basic needs of those affected by the floods, particularly in terms of food and personal hygiene, leaving a positive impact on the beneficiaries.

Zahra Abkar, 80 years old, said: "We thank Qatar Charity for their assistance, which we desperately need."

From August to the end of September, QC distributed relief aid to flood victims in the Al Hudaydah, Hajjah, and Marib governorates, which included 3,250 food baskets, 2,100 personal hygiene kits, and 1,150 shelter kits, benefiting a total of 22,750 people, the statement added.