May 5, 2023 | International Crisis
Umair’s* income, earned by working as a mechanic in a vehicle maintenance shop, enabled him to provide for his wife, their five children, and his mother. Then a fire destroyed the shop, his only source of income. The stress of no longer being able to pay rent or...
Jul 4, 2022 | International Crisis
The past few months have brought Yemen a rare respite from the violent internal conflict that began in 2015. Warring parties agreed to a ceasefire that has been held for more than two months now. This pause in fighting has marked the first nationwide truce observed...
Jan 27, 2022 | International Crisis
Aasiyah’s* husband died in a traffic accident leaving her to single parent six girls and three boys. This destitute widow in Yemen has a son who is mentally handicapped, adding to her already heavy burden. Aasiyah tried to find a job to support her and her large...
Dec 7, 2021 | International Crisis
Amira’s* husband left her alone with their children to marry another woman. This left Amira as the sole breadwinner for her family. When Amira’s husband suffered kidney failure, his second wife left him. Amira took her husband back into her home to care for him. Then...
Nov 22, 2021 | International Crisis
Your generous support continues to supply much-needed food and hygiene supplies for war-weary people in Yemen. Samira lives with her husband and six children in a small house in Yemen. They are exhausted by the war, and the family lacks basic essentials. Samira said,...
