Today we are announcing a new £160 million package from the aid budget to fight coronavirus and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, helping to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
- Yemen has long been suffering from the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with millions of people at risk of starvation – and the coronavirus outbreak has now heightened the risk for everyone who lives there.
- That is why we are committing to an extra £160 million of funding for the region to protect vulnerable people, treat children suffering from malnutrition and support millions with improved water and access to basic sanitation.
- This aid will mean the difference between life and death for thousands of Yeminis – protecting them from the threat of coronavirus whilst we work towards bringing an end to this terrible conflict.
