Dorcas joins call to confront Yemen’s escalating hunger crisis

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Dorcas has joined a coalition of international and national organisations in Yemen to sign a joint statement highlighting the alarming increase in hunger and malnutrition. The statement, released on World Food Day, calls for urgent global action to address one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.

Recent reports indicate that food insecurity now affects nearly half of Yemen’s population, leaving millions of families at risk of severe hunger. Malnutrition rates have skyrocketed, with almost one in two children under five now suffering from chronic undernutrition. Furthermore, many communities’ livelihoods continue to collapse under the pressures of conflict, economic instability, and climate shocks.

The situation demands immediate funding to address the most pressing needs, as well as renewed efforts to ensure unhindered humanitarian access throughout the country. Investing in local organisations and integrating measures to protect at-risk communities, especially women and children, from the growing risks of hunger, forced labour and early marriage is also key.

Dorcas continues to work alongside its partners in Yemen to deliver humanitarian assistance, bolster local resilience and promote lasting security and stability. Only through collective commitment and coordinated action can Yemen move towards recovery and a future free from hunger.

Read the full joint statement here.

16 October 2025