Fighting Cholera in Yemen: Donate Now!

Donate for Yemen: A girl sitting in-between ruins

Donate for Yemen

Since 2015 there has been a terrible war in Yemen. The brutal conflict and its consequences have already claimed tens of thousands of lives. In addition, the threat of cholera outbreaks is growing. Now, first cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.

The people urgently need our help - donate now!

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What is the situation like in Yemen?

The world's worst humanitarian crisis

Violent clashes between the Huthi movement and a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia are responsible for the war. Death is lurking everywhere as diseases and hunger are omnipresent. As a result of the war, the health system has completely collapsed and food prices have risen sharply. A total of 24 million people in Yemen are in need – that's more than two thirds of the population.

In October 2016, the world's worst cholera epidemic to date broke out in Yemen, threatening the population in addition to hunger and the danger of attacks. The drinking water and sewage systems were destroyed by the attacks, so water sources are contaminated in many places. In 2019 alone there were over half a million cholera cases in Yemen.

In April 2020, there were even worse news: A first case of corona has been officially confirmed, the number of unreported cases is likely to be much higher due to a lack of testing possibilities. If the virus spreads, the crisis in Yemen will worsen even further. The few health centres that exist are not able to cope with a pandemic.

How is Help helping in Yemen?

Fighting cholera and COVID-19

Help is currently setting up six health centers in the Hajjah region in which a total of 6,500 cholera patients can be treated. For this purpose we have trained local medical staff with regard to cholera treatment, WASH cluster standards as well as hygiene education. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have added trainings on COVID-19 infection prevention and control. Helpalso provides urgently needed medical equipment and medication.

In addition, we are teaching 1,600 households about preventive measures to prevent diseases such as cholera. In this way we reach around 11,000 people and reduce the risk of infection. Moreover, Help distributes hygiene packages which include water filters in order to give families access to clean drinking water.

Donors and partners: ADH (Aktion Deutschland Hilft), ZF hilft e.V., Response Mena

Pictures and Videos

Spenden Jemen: Cholera-Erkrankte müssen besonders viel Wasser trinken

Cholera patients need to drink a lot of water to prevent dehydration.

Washing your hands thoroughly is still the best way to prevent diseases such as cholera.

Spenden Jemen: Aufklärung über Prävention

In total, 11,000 people will be educated on several health topics.

Our local staff teaches vulnerable people how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, for example by using the right handwashing techniques.

Help prepares local health community workers for community health education measures.

In cooperation with our local partner Response MENA, we raise awareness about diseases such as cholera even in remote villages.

We distribute handwashing stations, water filters and water cans.

Our colleagues in Yemen while planning the project.

The war has completely destroyed the health system in Yemen.

Help trains local medical staff on how to cope with diseases such as cholera or COVID-19.

As a measure of disinfection, Help uses chlorination.

The health centers are regularly disinfected with chlorine.

Facts and Figures

Figures about Yemen

30 million people are affected by the war (08/2019)
Around 24 million people are in need humanitarian aid (02/2019)
Over 19 million Yemenis lack access to adequate health care (02/2019)
3.6 million people are displaced within Yemen (10/2019)
66% of the population suffer from a hunger crisis (04/2019)
35,512 suspected cholera cases in January 2020 alone

Sources: ACAPS, WHO

Facts about Help in Yemen

Installation and operation of five small medical stations and one large medical station
Provision of medicines, medical equipment and transport of patients
Training of local medical and administrative staff
Implementation of household training courses on cholera prevention, early detection and household hygiene
Distribution of cholera kits (hygiene packages) to trained households