67 local and international non-governmental organizations have warned of the deterioration of food security in Yemen, as the conflict continues and the economic crisis worsens, pushing millions of Yemenis to the brink of poverty and hunger.

In a joint press release, the organizations confirmed that Yemen, which is entering its tenth year of conflict, faces increasing humanitarian needs due to the ongoing economic crisis and multifaceted conflicts.

The current economic situation greatly affects food security, as prices of basic foodstuffs have risen by up to 45% above normal rates, and this trend is expected to continue during the year 2024. This is in addition to the decline in the value of the local currency, which increases pressure on the purchasing power of Yemeni families.

More than half of Yemen's population, more than 18 million people, are in urgent need of urgent humanitarian assistance. The crisis extends across the country, with four out of five Yemenis facing poverty.

Organizations stress the importance of increasing humanitarian aid and economic support measures to help the most vulnerable people.

Despite the worsening needs, the humanitarian response plan is underfunded, having received only 39.3% of required funding by the end of 2023, leading to the reduction or closure of many vital assistance programs; In 2024, only 9.1% of the plan is funded.

The organizations call on all parties to cooperate in order to address the economic causes of the conflict and achieve lasting peace. It also calls for full funding of the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan, worth $2.7 billion, to meet the urgent needs of approximately 11.2 million people across the country.

The statement urges the international community to respond to the escalating humanitarian crisis, by increasing funding and support, and investing in Yemen’s long-term recovery, stressing the importance of continued commitment to confront the growing challenges and expand the scope of support to ensure a better future for Yemen