Protecting children in Yemen from forms of violenc

Protecting Children in Yemen from Forms of Violence during Conflicts and Crises

Prepared By: Shaif Ezz Al-Deen Reporting Date: Dec 21, 2025 Implementing Partner: Sanid Organization for Relief and Development (SORD) Duration: September 1 – December 30, 2025

Project Description

The project aims to safeguard Yemeni children from violence, exploitation, and abuse resulting from ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian crises. During this reporting quarter, SORD focused on:

• Establishing safe spaces

• Delivering psychosocial support

• Raising awareness on child protection

• Providing basic health and nutrition services

Despite limited resources, the project reached hundreds of children through direct interventions and community-based activities.

Progress Overview

Project Objectives

• Provide safe and protective environments for children affected by conflict and displacement.

• Deliver psychosocial support and recreational activities to enhance wellbeing.

• Raise awareness among children, parents, and communities about child rights and protection.

• Strengthen the capacity of child protection staff and volunteers.

• Establish and reinforce local protection networks with national and international stakeholders.

Context and Challenges

Children in Yemen continue to face severe risks due to the protracted conflict since 2015:

• Exposure to violence, exploitation, and forced recruitment

• Limited access to healthcare and immunization services

• Disruption of education systems

• Widespread malnutrition and food insecurity

• Psychological trauma and social distress

• Inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and shelter

Key Activities Implemented (Sept–Dec 2025)

• Health Services: Access to basic healthcare, vaccinations, and emergency medical services

• Safe Space Establishment: Child-friendly safe space created for boys and girls

• Psychosocial Support:

  • 30 awareness sessions conducted

  • 50 children received structured psychological support

  • 320 children outside safe spaces received follow-up support

• Recreational & Educational Activities:

  • 80+ children engaged in reading, writing, and drawing

  • Recreational games provided for physical and cognitive development

• Material Support:

  • 50 children received winter clothing

  • 30 children received additional clothing support

  • 80 children received light meals during activities

• Nutrition Awareness: Sessions on healthy diets and malnutrition prevention

Achievements

• 1 operational safe space established

• 370+ children received psychosocial support

• 160 children received clothing and food support

• 30 awareness sessions conducted

• Strengthened collaboration with local communities and specialists

Challenges

• Limited funding and donations restricted scale of assistance

• High demand for services exceeded available resources

• Ongoing conflict and displacement created unstable conditions

Recommendations & Next Steps

• Expand safe spaces to additional districts with donor support

• Increase funding for psychosocial and nutrition programs

• Strengthen partnerships with local and international organizations

• Continue awareness campaigns targeting parents, teachers, and community leaders

Contact Information

Sanid Organization for Relief and Development (SORD) Sana'a – Al-Hasba – Shu'ub District – Al-Jamahiriya Street – Alhabari Round, behind Aljedri Station
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Tel: +967 1231744 | Mob: +967 775433335 |
Email: info.sord@sanid.org

Photo Highlights

• Distribution of winter clothing

• Recreational games for children

• Group awareness sessions

• Writing and drawing practice

• Light meal distribution

• Protecting_Children_in_Yemen_from_Forms_of_Violence_during_Conflicts_and_Crises.pdf (PDF)