Yemen Watchlist 2023
The IRC has been working in Yemen since 2012 and rapidly scaled up our support in 2015 to address greater humanitarian needs.
Dr. Shahira, a 29-year-old reproductive health officer with the IRC in Yemen, oversees five mobile health teams, as well as the health facilities run by the IRC in Al Dhale’e. Her priority is helping women in displacement camps.
Credit: Gabreez Productions for IRC
Maryam and Aisha, 14, in class at Akram Al-Sayadi school in Qatabah district.
Through support from the IRC, Maryam has received help to get student’s kits, textbooks, and other materials that make learning fun. The IRC also is constructing a physical building, to replace the tents where children currently attend classes.
Credit: Gabreez Productions for IRC
Dr. Ala’a, director of nutrition in Al Dhale’e and Lahj, at Al Shahdah camp, accompanies midwife Huda, who is in charge of counseling in the camp.
Credit: Gabreez Productions for IRC.
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