“Communities are resilient, but needs are immense”

Series : The Root Causes of Migration 

Flooding, displacement, and worsening economic conditions are deepening the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where more than 22 million people now require assistance and protection, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The situation reflects a stark reality highlighted by Othman Belbeisi, IOM Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, who warns that “Communities are resilient, but needs are immense”. As repeated shocks continue to strain already vulnerable communities, the agency is urging sustained international support to maintain lifesaving operations and to support longer-term recovery efforts.

A picture showing a family being displaced (Free picture, Pexels)

Along Yemen’s west coast, IOM rapid response teams are delivering emergency assistance to newly affected households, including more than 500 families impacted by recent flooding. In Aden, the organization continues to support vulnerable migrants through its Migrant Response Points, providing essential services and protection in transit hubs.

Efforts are also underway to restore critical infrastructure. The Mokha City Water Project now provides access to clean water for more than 120,000 people, while the rehabilitation of Basuhaib School in Aden supports over 1,000 children from both displaced and host communities, helping to restore access to education in a fragile environment.

Working alongside government counterparts, local authorities, the UN Country Team, and humanitarian partners, IOM continues to deliver emergency relief through its Rapid Response Mechanism while also investing in longer-term recovery initiatives aimed at strengthening community resilience.

With humanitarian needs in Yemen remaining severe and continuing to grow, the agency has reiterated its call for sustained international support to ensure lifesaving assistance reaches those most in need and that no one is left behind. 

The full report can be found here: https://www.iom.int/news/floods-displacement-and-economic-strain-deepen-humanitarian-needs-yemen