Child Sponsor Yemen

Yemen, with its population of 40,58 million (2024), is located at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula with Saudi Arabia to its north, Oman to its east and the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea providing its coastal borders. It is the poorest country in the Arab world and has been in conflict since 2004 as a result of the unification of North and South Yemen in 1994.

Yemen is in 186th place out of 191 countries and territories in 2021 when ranked in terms of life expectancy, literacy, access to knowledge and the living standards of a country with a life expectancy of 63.75 years (2021) however life there for children in particular is frankly miserable as the long term conflict in the country has affected most of them and many have had their homes destroyed.

Children aged 15yrs or younger make up nearly half of Yemen's population and many children in the north suffer from malaria, diarrhoea and other illnesses and overall half of all children in Yemen suffer from malnutrition. On a daily basis aircraft and drones fly overhead as the Yemeni and US governments carry out airstrikes against suspected al-Qaeda operatives, allegedly killing more civilians, including children, than militants. Ten million people go without enough food to eat and just over half have access to safe water supplies, with those supplies expected to run dry within five years. School enrolment is the lowest in the Arab world although there have been slight improvement of late. The situation for girls in Yemen is even more worrying as they traditionally marry very young with fifteen being the normal marrying age, although some girls as young as eight have been married. Clearly this leaves them open to exploitation. As if that all intolerable by itself, the humanitarian crisis there is becoming even more acute. Cont/...

Child Sponsor Yemen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Child Sponsorship Yemen

Child Sponsor Yemen

Child Sponsor Yemen

Child Sponsor Yemen

Child Sponsor Yemen

 


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In Yemen, the daily life of children is marked by resilience in the face of adversity. Despite the ongoing challenges, these young individuals navigate their day with remarkable fortitude. Education remains a priority for many, although access to schools is often hindered by the prevailing circumstances. Those who can attend school cherish the opportunity to learn and aspire for a future that holds promise beyond the current state. Healthcare is another critical aspect of their daily lives, with many children requiring medical attention due to conditions exacerbated by the environment. Humanitarian organizations play a pivotal role in providing essential services and support.

Nutrition is a concern, as a significant number of children suffer from inadequate access to food, leading to malnutrition and associated health issues. Efforts are continuously made to improve this situation and ensure that children receive the nourishment they need. Education in Yemen faces significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict and its repercussions. According to a 2024 report by Save the Children, two in five children, or 4.5 million, are out of school, with displaced children being twice as likely to drop out compared to their peers. International funding for education has been insufficient, with less than 20% of the education funding requirements met in the Humanitarian Response Plan as of 2023.

This lack of support hampers children’s rights to education and poses a threat to the country’s peace and recovery. Efforts are being made to improve the situation with UNESCO working on establishing a fully functional Education Management and Information System (EMIS) in Yemen to better manage the education sector. The Global Partnership for Education notes that while access to basic education has improved, issues such as girls’ enrollment, retention and completion rates, teaching quality, and instructional materials remain pressing concerns. You can can help when you sponsor a child in Yemen or donate to one of the many appeals currenly being shared.