Humanitarian Situation & Displacement
19.5 M people in need of humanitarian assistance, nearly half of the total population.
4.8 M internally displaced, of whom 80% are women and children.
Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen at a Glance
Economic Collapse
50%+ GDP contraction.
90% dependency on food imports.
80%+ of the population below the poverty line.
Food Insecurity
18.3 M people facing severe food insecurity.
2.2 M children suffering from acute malnutrition.
Health System Decline
Only 59% of health facilities remain functional.
Education
4.5 M children out of school, including 1.8 M girls.
8.6 M school-aged children need education assistance.
Girls & Women
6 M women and girls at risk of abuse and exploitation.
33% of girls married before age 18.
54% female literacy rate.
6% participate in the workforce.
4% hold public and leadership positions.
Water & Electricity
16 M people lack access to safe water and sanitation.
Only 76% have access to electricity, with prolonged nationwide power blackouts.
Climate Vulnerability
50% of the population exposed to extreme climate conditions, including heat, droughts and flooding.
3%-5% arable land loss yearly due to desertification.
Cultural Heritage
4 out of 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites damaged.
More than 100,000 archaeological sites neglected or threatened.
Illicit trafficking of antiquities has increased, placing traditional crafts and cultural traditions at risk.
Our Mission
We empower women and girls through education, dignified work, cultural preservation, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable community development initiatives across Yemen.
Our Programs
We envision a future where all women and girls have equal access to education, healthcare, and opportunity, and where their communities thrive through food security, sustainable development, and the preservation of their cultural identity.
Their Stories
I grew up in a small rural village where every day looked almost exactly the same.
There wasn't much time to be a child. We woke up at six every morning to prepare
breakfast and clean the house before heading out to work in the fields. We spent
hours under the scorching sun until midday, and when we came home, there was
still more work waiting for us...
My name is Raghad Yehya Muhammad Mahout, and I am 19 years old. Since I was a
child, my biggest dream has been to continue my education. But growing up in a rural
area of Yemen, that dream often felt impossible...
What's New
The cultural event “Yemen: Journey to the Gates of Arabia” has oficially opened at
Casa Árabe in Madrid, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of Yemeni
culture and heritage in Spain. The event, organized by Masarat Foundation in
partnership with Casa Árabe—a cultural institution a;iliated with Spain’s Ministry of
Foreign A;airs—and the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Spain, brought
together a large and diverse audience of Spanish and Arab intellectuals, Yemeni and
Spanish...
For more than ten years, Salim and Gisela have run Ordenadoreslowcost, a computer store in Madrid specializing in new and refurbished computers. Throughout this time, they have consistently dedicated...
Masarat Foundation celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its “Literacy &
Skills” program, an initiative designed to support women’s empowerment through
education and vocational training...
Masarat Foundation is pleased to announce Yemen: Journey to the Gates of
Arabia, a week-long cultural event that will take place in Madrid in partnership with
Casa Árabe and the Embassy of the...