Food Insecurity Strikes Displaced Families in Yemen Amidst Drought Conditions
Over a quarter of displaced families face severe hunger as drought season begins, signaling worsening conditions.
As Yemen enters its dry season, lasting until September, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported that more than 25% of displaced families in four government-controlled regions—Aden, Lahij, Marib, and Taiz—experienced moderate to severe hunger in April, according to household hunger metrics indicative of acute food insecurity.
A recent report on the food security situation in Yemen indicates a slight decline in food security conditions compared to the previous month, with expectations of further deterioration among internally displaced persons (IDPs) over the coming months until September.
Approximately 47% of families in these four provinces are facing food consumption shortages, with 34% reporting a diet comprising fewer than four food groups.
Around 17.3% of IDP households suffer from severe food deprivation, according to measurements of dietary diversity.
Data suggests that IDPs residing in camps face significantly higher rates of severe food deprivation, ranging from 30% to 42%, compared to those living in host communities in Aden, Lahij, and Taiz.
Conversely, IDPs in Marib province exhibit the lowest levels of severe food deprivation.
Families that have historically depended on natural resources for their livelihood—such as beekeeping, gathering, and selling forest products—temporary workers, livestock herders, pensioners, and those relying on social assistance or charity, are among the most affected by food insecurity.
Economic shocks are impacting approximately 72% of IDP households, characterized by rising food and fuel prices and limited income opportunities, which have diminished their ability to secure sufficient food.
Reports indicate that about 58% of these families have experienced a decrease in their primary income over the past month, with 30% noting income drops of over 50%.
In response to these challenging conditions, around 20% of households have adopted food-based coping strategies, primarily consuming less preferred food options due to food scarcity or insufficient income to buy food.
Similarly, about 66% of surveyed IDP households have resorted to crisis coping strategies, with 10% employing emergency coping mechanisms.
A recent report on the food security situation in Yemen indicates a slight decline in food security conditions compared to the previous month, with expectations of further deterioration among internally displaced persons (IDPs) over the coming months until September.
Approximately 47% of families in these four provinces are facing food consumption shortages, with 34% reporting a diet comprising fewer than four food groups.
Around 17.3% of IDP households suffer from severe food deprivation, according to measurements of dietary diversity.
Data suggests that IDPs residing in camps face significantly higher rates of severe food deprivation, ranging from 30% to 42%, compared to those living in host communities in Aden, Lahij, and Taiz.
Conversely, IDPs in Marib province exhibit the lowest levels of severe food deprivation.
Families that have historically depended on natural resources for their livelihood—such as beekeeping, gathering, and selling forest products—temporary workers, livestock herders, pensioners, and those relying on social assistance or charity, are among the most affected by food insecurity.
Economic shocks are impacting approximately 72% of IDP households, characterized by rising food and fuel prices and limited income opportunities, which have diminished their ability to secure sufficient food.
Reports indicate that about 58% of these families have experienced a decrease in their primary income over the past month, with 30% noting income drops of over 50%.
In response to these challenging conditions, around 20% of households have adopted food-based coping strategies, primarily consuming less preferred food options due to food scarcity or insufficient income to buy food.
Similarly, about 66% of surveyed IDP households have resorted to crisis coping strategies, with 10% employing emergency coping mechanisms.
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