Yemen

< Oct 2018

December 2018

Shelter situation in an IDP hosting site in Abs district, Hajjah governorate. Photo: ADO.

PIN (People in Need) for Shelter/NFI/CCCM assistance increased by 24 percent to 6.7 million people including 78 percent increase in the people of acute needs.
Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster assisted 46 percent out of 3 million people planned to be reached in 2018.
Winterization support reached 11 percent out of 76,000 vulnerable families who are in critical needs for assistance.
A workshop with key Cluster Partners and authorities discussed the Cluster priorities and strategic direction 2019-2020.

Due to developments and shifts in the conflict, the severity of needs and number of people in need (PIN) for Shelter/NFI/CCCM assistance have increased to 6.7 million people including 4.5 million people in acute need for Shelter/NFI/CCCM assistance based on the results of 2019 HNO (Humanitarian Needs Overview)
Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster estimates that there are over 76,000 vulnerable families who are exposed to the extreme weather conditions in affected locations during the winter months.

Out of 2018 overall target of 3 million people, the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster provided assistance to 1.4 million people of which 33 percent or 0.46 million people were assisted between October to December. The support provided the lifesaving and life-sustaining Shelter, NFIs and SMC (Site Management and Coordination) services that are critical for the lives of vulnerable families affected by the armed conflict and natural disasters.
In-line with the Cluster strategy to bolster the winterization support in affected areas, 8,000 vulnerable families most at risk, particularly women and children received cash grants.
On 28^th of November, the Cluster organized a strategic direction workshop participated by 36 Cluster Partners with an objective to frame the Cluster strategy and priorities for 2019-2020.

Limited funding hampers timely response to the affected population particularly for the winterization support.
Lack of income-generating activities to provide the necessary financial means continue to hamper vulnerable families access to basic household items and more sustainable shelter solutions.