Why?
Heavy rains in the recent weeks have caused major flash floods in 12 governorates in Yemen, forcing the displacement
of people who have lost their properties and livelihoods. YRCS deployed volunteers in the branches to support
immediate relief assistance and conduct needs assessments in the most affected communities. Many people have lost
houses, assets, and some of them have lost everything, including food and kitchen items. At this stage, the main priorities
in needs are related to shelter, essential non-food items and livelihoods. Health is also a major concern because of the
potential deterioration of the cholera outbreak in many of the affected areas Yemen – den, Marib, Taiz, Hajja, Ibb, Al
Bayda, Al Jawf, Dahmer, Rhymah, Lahj Hadramaut and
Sa’ada.
Who?
The operation will focus on the following activities:
1. Provision of Shelter-related household items (HHIs): YRCS will provide immediate relief items to 2,000
households most affected by the floods. This will include procurement of 8,000 blankets (4 per household), and
procurement of 2,000 kitchen sets (1 per household).
2. Provision of WASH-related household items: YRCS will distribute 2,000 hygiene kits (one per household) and
4,000 jerry cans (2 per household) to the most affected households