The Government of Japan has contributed US$2 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support life-saving food assistance in Yemen. This funding will enable WFP to provide essential vegetable oil as part of food rations to 700,000 people, helping to stabilize food security amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Yemen currently faces the third highest levels of food insecurity in the world, following Gaza and Sudan. By September, over 18 million people — more than half the country’s population — are projected to suffer from acute food insecurity, with 41,000 individuals at risk of famine-like conditions. This represents the most severe food crisis in Yemen since 2022.
Japan’s contribution comes at a critical moment, reaffirming its role as a long-standing partner in Yemen’s humanitarian response. Since 2016, Japan has provided approximately US$160 million to WFP’s operations in the country. WFP continues to serve as a vital source of aid in Yemen, delivering emergency food support while working toward long-term stability and resilience.
