The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center continued its tireless efforts to support the people of Yemen, distributing 100 shelter kits and 100 tents in the Shuleila camp in Haradh District, Hajjah Governorate. This urgent assistance benefited 1,122 individuals from displaced families, as part of the "Emergency Shelter Assistance Distribution Project in Yemen," which aims to provide safe and dignified shelter for those most affected by the humanitarian crisis.
Background to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen
This aid comes amid the complex humanitarian crisis that Yemen has been experiencing for years, which the United Nations has described as one of the world's worst. The ongoing conflict has displaced millions of people from their homes, creating a massive need for basic assistance such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Hajjah Governorate, in northwestern Yemen, is among the hardest-hit areas, hosting large numbers of internally displaced people living in camps lacking the most basic necessities, leaving them vulnerable to disease and harsh environmental hazards.
The importance and impact of shelter assistance
Shelter assistance is of paramount importance in such circumstances. A tent or shelter kit provides more than just a roof; it offers displaced families a sense of stability, security, and privacy. It also directly protects them from the elements, whether the intense summer heat or the winter cold and rain, thus reducing the spread of weather-related illnesses. Locally, this support alleviates the burden on host communities and strengthens the resilience of displaced families, giving them a foundation upon which to build to meet their other needs.
The Kingdom's humanitarian role through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center
This distribution highlights the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, in responding to global humanitarian needs, particularly in Yemen. Since its establishment in 2015, the Centre has implemented hundreds of projects across various vital sectors, including food security, health, water and sanitation, education, and shelter. These ongoing efforts underscore the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to standing with the brotherly Yemeni people and alleviating their humanitarian suffering, reflecting the values of solidarity and fraternity that underpin the Kingdom's relief policies at both the regional and international levels.
