disaster
Improving Human Capital and Building Livelihoods for Vulnerable families in Yemen
By World Bank 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 and supporting livelihoods through cash transfers and Village Savings and Loan Associations addresses the critical needs of vulnerable families in Yemen. By prioritizing nutrition and economic empowerment, the project aims to break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition that affects nearly half of all children under five. The introduction of a digital microwork program for Yemeni youth, with a focus on women, provides an innovative approach to building human capital and promoting economic participation. This initiative has the potential to create a ripple effect, enabling young people to access global online markets and contribute to their families' economic well-being. As the project progresses, it will be essential to monitor its impact on reducing malnutrition and poverty rates, as well as its ability to foster sustainable economic growth and development in one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
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Category: disaster Published: July 3, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 2 min
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