Internally Displaced Persons Assistance and Support

What kind of assistance does UNHCR provide to internally displaced persons (IDPs)?

UNHCR supports IDPs in Yemen with:

  • Emergency shelter: Temporary housing for displaced families.
  • Non-Food Items (NFIs): Essential supplies such as blankets, cooking tools, and hygiene kits.
  • Legal protection: Help with documentation and awareness of rights.
  • Cash assistance: Financial support to help vulnerable families meet basic needs.
  • Camp coordination and management: Ensuring safe and organized living conditions in IDP sites.
  • Livelihood and Resilience Programs: Training and support for income-generating activities and vocational training programs
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response: Pre-positioning of relief items for rapid deployment and coordinating with partners to respond to displacement caused by ongoing conflict or natural disasters