At Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation (YRRF), we are on the front lines of one of the world’s most urgent health crises. In a country where nearly 80 percent of the population depends on humanitarian aid and the health system is stretched beyond its limits, our work is rooted in one clear goal: to protect life and restore dignity.

The challenges are immense. After nearly a decade of conflict, much of Yemen’s health infrastructure has been damaged or completely destroyed. Families struggle to access food, medicine, and clean water. Yet every day, our teams and partners find practical ways to deliver care by drawing on deep local knowledge and long-standing community trust. Our efforts are grounded in the belief that health is a basic human right and support the broader goal of ensuring health and well-being for all, as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 3.

Treating Childhood Malnutrition in Underserved Areas

Malnutrition remains one of the most devastating consequences of Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. Children are the most vulnerable, often arriving at clinics too weak to eat or speak. In partnership with Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahj, we supported the treatment of more than 450 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition last year. Recovery involved more than just food and medicine; it also included follow-up care and support for families.

At the Al-Buraiqah Health Center in Aden, we helped launch a six-month initiative that provided therapeutic food, hygiene kits, and caregiver education. Across six governorates, we also delivered nutrition assistance to 1,000 children on a monthly basis. These programs reach families in remote areas and offer consistent, trusted care where other systems often fall short.

Training Midwives to Expand Maternal Care Access

Access to maternal care remains out of reach for many women in Yemen. Giving birth safely is far from guaranteed, especially in communities without functioning health facilities. To help close this gap, we launched a three-year midwifery diploma program to train women from underserved areas. Sixteen of the twenty midwives enrolled in the program graduated and are now working in their own communities, offering prenatal checkups, attending births, and providing postnatal care.

Read the full article on the Global Washington blog.