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KSrelief and FCDO provide USD10 million to support WFP’S response to hunger in Yemen
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Yemen, Saudi Arabia . The complementary funding will address urgent food insecurity while helping communities strengthen their resilience to future shocks. Yemen remains one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, with around half of the population facing food insecurity. More than a de
Key takeaway Through this partnership, KSrelief is contributing USD 5 million to support communities in Hadramawt and Al Maharah with activities that restore productive assets for smallholder farmers and improve resilience to climate shocks.
Why this matters
The joint funding effort by KSrelief and the FCDO to support the World Food Programme's response to hunger in Yemen highlights the critical need for sustained international assistance in addressing the country's severe food insecurity crisis. With over half of the population facing food insecurity, the complementary funding will provide essential support to communities in Yemen, enabling them to strengthen their resilience to future shocks. The fact that approximately 85 percent of food is imported in Yemen underscores the country's vulnerability to global price shocks, making it essential for humanitarian efforts to focus on restoring productive assets and improving livelihoods. The partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing hunger and supporting long-term stability in Yemen, and its impact will be closely watched as the international community continues to grapple with the complexities of providing effective humanitarian aid in conflict-affected regions.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Yemen, Saudi Arabia . The complementary funding will address urgent food insecurity while helping communities strengthen their resilience to future shocks. Yemen remains one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, with around half of the population facing food insecurity. More than a de
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