INTRODUCTION

2024 was another trying year for the people of Yemen. As the country moved into its tenth year of conflict, more than half the country’s population required humanitarian assistance and protection services. Economic shocks, weakened essential services, and climate hazards compounded the decade-long protection and humanitarian crisis.

During the year, civilians benefitted from reduced hostilities due to the de facto continuation of the 2022 six-month UN-brokered truce. Conflict-induced displacement decreased further, and new road openings helped to increase civilians’ freedom of movement, enhance access to public services, and facilitate returns across frontlines. However, other risks emerged in 2024 with negative impacts for millions of people in need, including escalating regional conflict, widespread economic decline, and disruptions to lifesaving assistance due to funding shortfalls.

Despite widespread challenges, the humanitarian community continued to work tirelessly to save lives and deliver critical assistance throughout the year. Eight million people across the country—including women and girls, IDPs, returnees, marginalized groups, vulnerable host communities, and other people in need—received life-saving humanitarian assistance and protection services in 2024.

2025 is set to be another challenging year, with more than 19 million people requiring humanitarian assistance and protection.

This past year has shown us that the humanitarian action in Yemen continues to be effective in saving lives and mitigating the worst impacts of the crisis. In 2025, humanitarian organizations across Yemen remain committed to delivering principled humanitarian assistance to those most in need.

This collective work of “Stories of Inspiration” highlights some of these efforts in 2024. The booklet showcases the hope and strength of the people in Yemen and the powerful work of humanitarian actors.