A rare respite in Yemen war

A rare respite in Yemen war

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...
Hunger and thirst continue in Yemen

Hunger and thirst continue in Yemen

What is it like to face hunger and thirst? For us living in America, extreme hunger and thirst feel like distant realities. Our homes, gardens, and stores abound with food. Our wells pump clear, uncontaminated water to quench our thirst. But in many places around the...
School or water

School or water

Abdel,* an elderly Yemeni father, searches each day for ways to earn an income and feed his family. Conflict in the country makes it difficult for many breadwinners like him to provide for their families. Abdel’s five children are responsible to fetch water for the...
“You saved us from hunger.”

“You saved us from hunger.”

“As we were trying to survive amidst of these calamities, you saved us from hunger,” shared Akram* family in Yemen. Akram is the only supporter of a family of six. He worked in a stone quarry until a large stone fell on his back and caused paralysis. When our contacts...
“There is still goodness in people”

“There is still goodness in people”

Amani’s* oldest son was killed and her second son has been missing for eleven years. This widow from poverty-stricken Yemen and her only daughter don’t have anyone to support them. They survive with the little food their neighbours share with them. When CAM contacts...