Zakat Foundation of America in
Yemen
Response to Humanitarian Crisis
Yemen faces a devastating humanitarian crisis, with 21–23 million people in need and over 18 million experiencing acute food insecurity. Displacement affects 4.5–4.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), many enduring freezing winters with limited shelter, heating, and protection. Malnutrition is severe, with 2.5 million children under 5 and 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women at high risk. Zakat Foundation of America provides emergency food aid, Iftar meals, locally raised Udhiyah (Qurbani) sacrifices, and Winter Relief. Additional programs deliver clean water, support livestock farmers, and protect children and families from famine and disease.
Our Impact in Yemen
Our Work in Yemen
Stories of Change
Halima is a 9-year-old girl living with her father and grandmother. For months, she attended school wearing a worn uniform and carrying a torn bag, which left her embarrassed and withdrawn in class. Through our school bag and uniform distribution, Halima received a new bag and a clean, matching uniform. That simple gift restored her confidence and sense of equality with her classmates. On distribution day, she walked into school smiling for the first time in a long while. Your support helped restore dignity, confidence, and hope to a child eager
Madeen, a 10-year-old boy, lost his father and nearly lost his childhood. After his father’s death, relatives tried to take his home, leaving Madeen and his injured mother vulnerable and afraid. With no income, Madeen left school to work and feed his family, carrying trauma far beyond his years. Through our Orphan Care Program, everything changed. Madeen returned to school, received food and stability, and found safety from child labor. Today, he studies, helps his mother, plays with friends, and dreams again because you chose to protect a child’s future in Yemen.
News from Yemen
7/15/25
Beyond Survival: A Crisis Stealing Yemen’s Children’s Future
Help fight child malnutrition in Yemen. Learn how targeted nutrition programs save lives, support families, and give children hope for a healthier future.
Stories, Yemen
3/14/25
Nourishing Yemen's Hungry Through Food Security Initiatives
Support food security in Yemen. Help provide life-saving nutrition to children facing hunger and malnutrition through Zakat Foundation’s relief programs.
Stories, Yemen
10/6/21
3 Heartbreaking Facts About the Yemen Crisis
Discover 3 heartbreaking facts about the Yemen crisis. Learn how conflict, hunger, and low vaccination rates impact millions. Find out how you can help.
Stories, Yemen
Captured Moments: A Glimpse of Our Work
A Yemeni boys eyes reflect joy and gratitude
A Yemeni man accepts food packages in his community
A ZFA worker chats with a young Yemeni girl in her community
Often the neediest of Yemen are children, food packages keep them from the brink of starvation
The ZFA staff prepare an Iftar meal for Ramadan, bringing the whole community together
A village girl receives a hygiene kit for her family
A Yemeni woman uses our hygiene kit essentials for laundry
Thank you for helping hygiene kits like these reach families in Yemen
The joy of receiving every day essentials is contagious
Dreams are created when support is provided to children
Families line up for food support in Ramadan
Food staples ensuring nourishing meals for Yemeni families
Only the best quality animals and proper Islamic guidelines are followed
Our field teams deliver hope and dignity with each food package
Our sponsored orphans enjoy a day of fun
Sponsored orphans enjoy their time expressing their creativity
Thank you for bringing comfort and relief through food support
Udhiyah-Qurbani shares bring hope and healing
Thank you for ensuring she has a nourishing meal with your Udhiyah-Qurbani shares
Your Ramadan food support helps needy families stay full in Ramadan
Your Udhiyah Qurbani shares help young mothers like her feed her children
Support our Programs in Yemen
Livelihoods
Lifting people out of poverty & ensuring their self-reliance. Give $350 for Livelihood.
Give to LivelihoodsSeasonal Islamic Giving
Additional opportunities to provide more aid throughout the world.
Give to Seasonal Islamic GivingFood Security
Delivering urgent food in Ramadan & year round to relieve starvation. Give $50 for Food Security.
Give to Food Security
