The European Commission has announced an additional €40 million in humanitarian aid to respond to Yemen’s worsening crisis and avert famine. With this new allocation, EU humanitarian support for Yemen reaches €120 million in 2025 and nearly €1 billion since 2015. The country continues to face devastating consequences from years of war, economic collapse, and climate shocks, leaving more than half of the population in acute food insecurity.
Currently, over 19.5 million people require humanitarian assistance, with 17.1 million facing crisis levels of food insecurity. Among them, nearly 2 million children are malnourished, including half a million in severe condition. The healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, as facilities shut down due to lack of funding and disease outbreaks spread unchecked.
The EU’s additional funding will prioritize urgent food, nutrition, and health assistance in districts most at risk of famine. Complementing these efforts, a recent EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation delivered 432 tonnes of medicines and life-saving supplies. Through close coordination with 11 humanitarian partners, this aid has reached vulnerable families across Yemen.
As the largest donor to the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan, the EU plays a central role in supporting the UN-led humanitarian response and in advocating for adherence to international humanitarian law and regional stability. Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, stressed the urgency of the situation, highlighting that millions of lives are at risk as families go hungry, hospitals close, and preventable diseases spread. She reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those in need, emphasizing that it must never be blocked, misused, or withheld.
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