Children in Yemen need urgent help

Families across Yemen wake up every day to devastation, struggling to protect their children in a country marked by years of conflict and widespread poverty. Every day, more than one thousand children under age 5 die from causes like malnutrition and preventable diseases. That’s one child, every 10 minutes. Yemen’s children need life-saving food and medical treatment to survive. Donate and send help to children in conflict.

Watch Sanad's incredible journey from the brink of death to a healthy, smiling child. 👆 Thanks to the support of UNICEF and generous donors, children like Sanad have a chance at life. But many more still need our help.

Donate now to help fight child malnutrition and bring hope and health to vulnerable children around the world. Your support can help save lives. Act now.

“I was so scared when my son got sick. I jumped on a motorbike at 2 a.m.” -Raneem, a mother from Yemen

Raneem was filled with fear and desperation when her 4-month-old son, Sanad, fell seriously ill. He had been vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea, symptoms that were threatening his fragile life.

In a war-torn country like Yemen, access to medical care is scarce, and for many parents, hope is a luxury they can scarcely afford. Raneem’s fear for Sanad's life was overwhelming, but she didn't give up. She sought help against all odds.

Thanks to the medical and nutrition care provided by UNICEF and supported by generous donors like you, Sanad’s condition began to improve.

“I can see how much he has changed, my baby is finally smiling and laughing. It makes me so happy,” reflects Raneem, her relief and joy palpable.

Sanad's journey from the brink of death to a smiling, healthier baby is a testament to the impact of timely intervention. But his story is just one among millions. Across the world, children are suffering from malnutrition and desperately need help.

Your donation can be the lifeline that brings hope and health to children like Sanad. Act now and help us fight malnutrition globally. Donate today and make a difference.

How your monthly donations can help make a difference

Your monthly donations are a lifeline for children on the brink of starvation. By giving regularly, you enable UNICEF to provide ongoing, critical support: 

malnutrition screening

Timely screening and treating malnourished children even in the remotest communities.

RUTF

Supplying life-saving therapeutic food and other essential nutrition supplies.

Ensuring children receive urgent medical care

Ensuring children receive urgent medical care to mothers and their children.

Strengthening health systems

Strengthening health systems to manage malnutrition and infectious diseases for more children in need.

*Donations received will be used to fund UNICEF’s response for children and families in the Horn of Africa with 10% of total donations going towards responding to the urgent needs of many more children and families facing the most challenging situations elsewhere in the world. Your donation today will help us be there for every child, even those living with very little to no support.
**Please note that the stories of children mentioned are to illustrate activities and the change that your donation can make to the lives of vulnerable children. UNICEF, based on the need on the ground, will allocate resources to areas that need funds the most.
***For clarity on the deductibility of your donations, please consult a tax advisor. UNICEF does not provide tax advice.