Sana’a — International donors have pledged $55 million in the past week to bolster Yemen’s 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan, according to statements from relief coordination agencies. The funding aims to address urgent needs across the war-torn country, where millions continue to face food insecurity, displacement, and limited access to healthcare.

The contributions come amid growing concern over the widening humanitarian gap in Yemen, where more than 21 million people require assistance. The newly pledged funds will support emergency food aid, health services, water and sanitation programs, and protection efforts for vulnerable populations, including women and children.

Officials from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) welcomed the support, noting that the funding will help sustain life-saving operations in high-risk areas such as Taiz, Marib, and Al-Hudaydah.

Despite the recent boost, humanitarian agencies warn that the overall response plan remains severely underfunded, with only a fraction of the required budget secured so far. They continue to urge the international community to scale up support and ensure sustained engagement throughout the remainder of the year.

The pledge reflects renewed global attention to Yemen’s crisis, which has been overshadowed by other conflicts and emergencies worldwide. Aid organizations stress that consistent funding is essential to prevent further deterioration and to uphold the dignity and survival of millions of Yemenis.