Humanitarian Media Center | Follow-up
The European Commission has announced the allocation of an additional €40 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to Yemen, to address the worsening humanitarian crisis and preventing a widespread famine. This brings the total humanitarian support provided by the European Union to Yemen in 2025 to €120 million, while the total amount provided since 2015 is nearly €1 billion.
Years of war, economic collapse, and the impacts of climate change have exacerbated humanitarian needs, with more than half of the population facing severe food insecurity. Over 19.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 17.1 million who are experiencing varying levels of food crises. Additionally, approximately 2 million children are suffering from malnutrition, with half a million in critical condition. In this context, the healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, with the spread of epidemics and the closure of many health facilities due to a lack of funding.
According to a statement from the European Commission, the new funding will contribute to providing urgent aid, including food, nutrition, and healthcare services, with a focus on the districts most at risk of famine.
Recently, the European Union also launched a humanitarian airbridge, delivering over 432 tons of life-saving medicines and supplies in collaboration with 11 humanitarian partners, enabling aid to reach families across the country.
The latest contribution of €40 million comes from the European Union’s emergency funding reserves, adding to the €80 million already allocated since the beginning of the year. A large portion of this assistance is delivered through direct cash transfers to beneficiaries, as it is considered the most efficient and effective mechanism, while also preserving beneficiaries dignity.
