Press Release

Towards Lasting Solutions for Yemen's Displacement Crisis, UN and the Humanitarian Development Program Forge Strategic Partnership

09 February 2025

Virtual – Sana'a-Aden – 9 February 2025

The United Nations in Yemen and the Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) - an initiative of the Hayel Saeed Anam Charity Foundation (HSACF) - today signed a Declaration of Intent to begin a strategic partnership to address the challenges faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs) and support early recovery initiatives for IDPs and other vulnerable communities across Yemen.

This partnership lays the groundwork for an integrated approach, emphasizing advocacy, resource mobilization, data exchange, and fit-for-purpose interventions that align with national and international frameworks, including the Humanitarian Response Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

Addressing the signing ceremony, Julien Harneis, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen said: " In Yemen, over twenty five percent of the population in need - 4.8 million - are internally displaced persons, with the vast majority being women and children. They endure unimaginable conditions, struggling every day to secure basic needs. This strategic partnership is a crucial step towards finding durable solutions for internal displacement and addressing Yemen's most pressing challenges. By harnessing the potential of Yemen’s private sector and leveraging HDP’s deep local engagement and UN technical expertise, we can create community-driven, innovative solutions that support internally displaced and marginalized Yemenis, towards a resilient and inclusive future."

Mohamed Abdulwasa Hayel Saeed, Managing Director of Hayel Saeed Anam Charity Foundation, echoed the shared commitment to Yemen's recovery: "At HDP, we believe in the strength of collective action to address the needs of our people. This partnership with the UN represents a significant step toward realizing a vision of sustainable development and dignity for all Yemenis, particularly those who have suffered displacement and systemic vulnerabilities. We look forward to leveraging our networks to drive meaningful impact."

The partnership between the UN and HDP will focus on promoting livelihoods, economic empowerment, and social stability, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and the marginalized (Muhamasheen) communities. Through this collaboration, the two organizations will work closely with Yemeni governmental entities to ensure alignment with national and local priorities.

This partnership symbolizes a shared commitment to fostering resilience and restoring the fabric of Yemeni society through coordinated humanitarian and development efforts.