DRC one of the largest INGOs working in Yemen and throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of more than 400 staff, works hard to upholds its mission in Yemen providing immediate and life-sustaining assistance, strengthening the protective environment, and reducing displacement-related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at both the household and community levels.
In 2023, DRC's multifaceted approach included emergency response, protection services, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), economic recovery programs, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), shelter & Non-Food Items (NFI), and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP). Here are some stories reflecting the impact of our work:
"I lost everything – my home, my job. Life in Tuban offered a glimmer of hope." - Mohammed
Discover how DRC's intervention in Lahj provided Mohammed and thousands of others with essential services and funding opportunities, transforming despair into hope.
"The solar-powered water system was a game-changer, providing essential resources to our homes, schools, and mosques." - Ehab
In 2023, DRC's innovative solar-powered WASH interventions in Al Hawta and Tuban districts significantly improved the quality of life for both IDPs and host communities.
At 54, Abdu, a volunteer in Al Rebat camp, is dedicated to enhancing living conditions for his community. Having fled Hodaydah in 2018, he holds onto the hope of returning home one day.
DRC's CCCM team fostered unity among IDPs and host communities through football, symbolizing collective strength and recovery.
In 2023 and through our victim assistance support, DRC have supported mines victims such as Amina & Saeed.
"I survived a landmine explosion. It changed everything." - Amina
Learn how DRC's victim assistance support provided crucial aid to landmine victims like Amina and Saeed, offering a new lease on life.
"Saeed's recovery was nothing short of a miracle." - Hayat, Saeed's Sister
After a devastating landmine incident, DRC's medical assistance played a critical role in Saeed's survival and recovery.
Finaly, the story of Amal, 19 years old, is from a poor family in Ethiopia. Her father keeps sheep – the family’s only source of income. Amal dreamed of improving life for her family. After hearing from relatives whose lives had improved after.
“My neighbour, cousin and I traveled 40 days ago from Ethiopia to Djibouti via boat. We stayed in Djibouti for four days, each one paid four thousand Birr to the smugglers to deport us to Yemen. We were 70 people in a boat, the majority were women.” Says Amal.
DRC’s protection team found Amal on the road at 9am, signs of fatigue and hunger appearing on her pale face, her clothes were torn, and she did not have any bag with her
"When I was kidnapped, we were eating only one meal per day, which was rice not well cooked," she adds.