October
As one of the UN World Food Programme’s biggest partners, we distribute food vouchers and food packages, which contain staples such as rice, flour and oil that are a lifeline for families in crisis.
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits the district of Harnai, in Balochistan, Pakistan, in early October, killing 42 people and injuring over 200 more. More than 300 houses are destroyed and thousands more damaged.
Islamic Relief is quickly on the ground to provide tents, mattresses and essential food items to vulnerable families. Amid concerns about waterborne diseases, we work to repair water sources and begin longer-term plans to repair damaged buildings.
Badly damaged crops leave many unsure where their next meal is coming from, so we start plans to help local people rebuild their livelihoods.
DISASTER
Now in its sixth year of conflict, Yemen continues sliding toward catastrophe as the humanitarian situation becomes more desperate than ever.
IMPACT
Livelihoods have been destroyed, most of the population need humanitarian aid, and a staggering 9.6 million people are now one step away from famine.
RESPONSE
Around 640,000 people already rely on the regular food parcels and vouchers we distribute as the main implementing partner for the UN World Food Programme in Yemen. This month we welcome a £2 million World Food Programme boost to expand our food aid programme, so we can feed an extra 30,000 people. We also provide nutrition support for the most vulnerable at 150 health facilities and 484 food distribution points across Yemen.
