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Yemen Appeal

Stand with families in Yemen

Renewed fighting is forcing families from their homes while hunger, damaged services and years of crisis continue to put lives under pressure.

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Emergency responseUrgent support is needed now

Emergency Aid

Help us direct support to the most urgent needs in Yemen, including food, clean water, shelter and essential relief for families affected by the latest escalation.

Latest emergency update 16 September 2026 More than 104,000 people were displaced in a two-week period, including over 57,000 children.

Other ways to help

Choose one or combine several. Your total updates as you go.

Water Tanks

Each tanker carries 5,000 litres of clean water to families and communities in need.

Sadaqah

Family food pack

Essential food supplies for a family facing hunger.

Zakat eligible

Hot meal

A hot cooked meal served to a person in need.

Sadaqah

Sponsor an orphan

Food, clothing, healthcare and schooling for an orphaned child in Yemen.

Zakat eligible

Build a home

A safe, lasting home for a family living without secure shelter.

Zakat eligible

Hand 2 Hand

Any amount

Choose your own amount for direct support delivered from the hand of the donor to the hand of a person in need.

Zakat eligible

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Yemen Emergency Appeal: families need help now

Yemen is facing renewed fighting on top of years of displacement, hunger and damage to essential services. In September 2026, more than 104,000 people were reported displaced in a two-week period, including over 57,000 children, while access to health care and education was disrupted in affected areas.

Food insecurity also remains severe. Millions of people continue to face serious food insecurity, while many families are struggling to afford basic necessities and access essential services.

Your Yemen donation can support urgent relief and practical projects including emergency aid, food packs, clean water, hot meals, orphan care and homes and shelter.

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104,000+people reported displaced during a two-week period in September 2026.
57,000+children among those reported displaced during the same period.
Millionscontinue to face severe food insecurity and pressure on basic services.
Urgentfood, water, shelter and essential relief remain critical needs for affected families.

How your Yemen donation can help

Emergency aid

Flexible support for the most urgent verified needs as conditions change. Explore our work.

Food packs

Essential food supplies for families facing hunger and rising prices. See Yemen food packs.

Clean water

Water tankers carrying 5,000 litres for communities that need safe water. Explore water projects.

Hot meals

Prepared meals for people who need immediate food support.

Orphan support

Support towards food, clothing, health care and schooling for orphaned children. Learn about orphan sponsorship.

Homes and shelter

Help families move towards safer, more secure accommodation. See our home projects.

Useful terms for giving to Yemen

ZakatObligatory charitable giving for eligible recipients. Select Zakat before checkout for eligible Yemen projects. Read our Zakat guide.
SadaqahVoluntary charity that can support a wide range of humanitarian needs and projects. Learn more about Islamic giving.
Gift AidA UK scheme that can increase an eligible taxpayer's donation by 25% at no extra cost to the donor. Complete or update Gift Aid.
Hand 2 HandA flexible giving option for direct support delivered to a person or family in need.

Questions about donating to Yemen

What is happening in Yemen right now?

Renewed fighting in September 2026 has forced large numbers of families from their homes and disrupted access to health care, education and other essential services. More than 104,000 people were reported displaced in a two-week period, including over 57,000 children.

How can I donate to Yemen?

You can give directly through this Yemen Emergency Appeal, choose a specific project, donate monthly, use bank transfer, call Muslims In Need, or donate over WhatsApp. You can also visit our main donation page for other appeals and giving options.

Can I give Zakat to the Yemen Appeal?

Yes. Choose Zakat before checkout and Zakat-eligible parts of your donation will be recorded for eligible recipients. Sadaqah-only projects remain Sadaqah. Read our Zakat guide if you would like a clearer explanation of Zakat.

Can I give Sadaqah for Yemen?

Yes. Emergency aid, food, water, meals, orphan support, shelter and Hand 2 Hand giving can all be supported through the appeal. You can also explore more of our humanitarian work.

How much is a water tanker for Yemen?

A water tanker is £25 and carries 5,000 litres of clean water. You can also explore our wider water projects.

Can I donate monthly to Yemen?

Yes. Choose One off or Monthly anywhere in the donation form. The choice applies to the whole donation so checkout stays simple. If you would like to make both a monthly and a separate one-off gift, complete them as two donations.

Can I sponsor an orphan in Yemen?

Yes. Orphan sponsorship is available as part of this appeal, including a monthly option. You can learn more on our orphan sponsorship page.

Can I donate to Yemen by bank transfer?

Yes. Open the bank transfer section on this page to view the account details and the Yemen Appeal reference.

Can I add Gift Aid to a bank transfer?

If you are an eligible UK taxpayer, make the bank transfer and then complete the Muslims In Need Gift Aid form.

Can I donate on behalf of someone else?

Yes. After choosing a donation, add their name in the optional on-behalf-of field before continuing to checkout.

Where can I see updates from the field?

Join the Muslims In Need WhatsApp Channel for field footage, distribution updates and impact stories showing how aid is being delivered.

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