Why Yemen?

At Mercy Direct, we are committed to making a real and lasting difference — starting with one of the most urgent humanitarian crises in the world today: Yemen.

Why did we choose Yemen?

Yemen is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, with millions of people in urgent need of food, medical care, shelter, and safety. The situation is critical — yet many of the most vulnerable individuals remain unheard and unsupported.

Mercy Direct chose to begin its work in Yemen because:

Will Mercy Direct work in other countries?

Yes — while Yemen remains our current focus, our long-term vision includes expanding to other countries facing similar hardship and humanitarian challenges.

However, we believe in doing things properly and responsibly. That means:

Yemen Crisis by the Numbers

These verified statistics show the urgent scale of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

19.5M

People Need Aid

Around 56% of Yemen’s population are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance

Source: UN OCHA, House of Commons Library

17.1M

Face Hunger

Are food insecure, with over 5M in acute or crisis-level food insecurity

Source: World Food Programme

4.8M+

Internally Displaced

People have been internally displaced, many multiple times

Source: UNHCR
 

19M

Lack Healthcare

Only 40% of healthcare facilities are fully functional

Source: The United Nations in Yemen

5M

Women & Girls Need Care

Women and girls require urgent health services; 1.3M pregnant/lactating women face severe malnutrition

Source: UNFPA-Yemen
 

80%+

People Need Aid

Around 56% of Yemen’s population are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance

Source: UN OCHA, House of Commons Library

Every Donation Makes a Real Difference

These numbers represent real people with urgent needs. Your support helps us deliver verified, transparent aid directly to those who need it most.

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Join us in our mission to provide direct, transparent support to those who need it most in Yemen.

 
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