disaster
Improving Human Capital and Building Livelihoods for Vulnerable families in Yemen
By World Bank at ReliefWeb
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
. The project will be implemented by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the Social Fund for Development (SFD). Yemen is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. Over 18.3 million people are acutely food insecure, poverty has reached an estimated 74
Key takeaway 3 million people are acutely food insecure, poverty has reached an estimated 74 percent, and nearly half of all children under five are stunted.
Why this matters
The project's focus on the first 1,000 days of life, from pregnancy to a child's second birthday, is crucial in addressing the severe malnutrition crisis in Yemen, where nearly half of all children under five are stunted. By supporting livelihoods through cash transfers and Village Savings and Loan Associations, the project aims to sustain the gains achieved and enable families to invest in income-generating activities. The introduction of a digital microwork program for Yemeni youth, with a focus on women, is a notable innovation that can provide them with economic opportunities and help build their capacity for a better future. The project's emphasis on removing barriers to accessing financial services and economic participation, such as obtaining national identity cards and birth certificates, is also significant. With a large and active portfolio of projects in Yemen, the World Bank Group's commitment to the country's development and humanitarian crisis response is substantial, and this project is a key part of those efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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