The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to launch two major humanitarian projects in Yemen, totaling USD 4.45 million. These initiatives aim to expand access to clean water and improve education services for communities affected by ongoing crises, reflecting KSrelief’s commitment to alleviating the hardships faced by the Yemeni population.
The first project, valued at USD 2.25 million, will enhance access to safe water for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in Ma’rib. It involves drilling a new borehole, installing a hybrid pumping unit, constructing multiple 200m³ elevated tanks, and laying over 10 kilometers of new pipelines. Additionally, two water desalination plants will be established, and existing water systems in the Ben Aboud neighborhood will be rehabilitated. To ensure long-term sustainability, WASH Committees and local authorities will receive training in system management and maintenance.
The second project, worth USD 2.2 million, focuses on supporting education in Aden, Lahj, and Ta’iz governorates. By rehabilitating and expanding the capacity of 12 schools, the project will provide safe and adequate learning environments for displaced, returnee, and host community children, helping to reduce overcrowding and ease social tensions.
Dr. Hana Omer, Director of Partnerships and International Relations at KSrelief, emphasized that the projects aim to deliver practical and lasting solutions that uphold the dignity of Yemeni families. By replacing costly water trucking with permanent water systems and rehabilitating schools, the initiatives are designed to foster resilience and secure a better future for the next generation, implemented in close coordination with local authorities and communities.
In Yemen, millions of people continue to face hardships due to economic decline and repeated displacement, with access to safe water remaining a critical challenge in areas such as Ma’rib. Conflict has also severely damaged the country’s education infrastructure, leaving many children without safe and functional learning spaces. Othman Belbeisi, IOM Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, highlighted that KSrelief’s support enables life-saving water services and improved educational environments, helping vulnerable communities restore a sense of normalcy after years of crisis.
KSrelief continues to be one of Yemen’s leading humanitarian donors, providing support in health, shelter, food security, WASH, and education. This latest funding builds on its ongoing efforts to reduce suffering and promote recovery in a country that remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.
