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The Story of Ibrahim: From Displacement to Temporary Stability
NAHRThursday, 01 January, 1970
Ibrahim Hassan and his family of ten were displaced from the Haradh district after life became unbearable. They settled in the Al-Khalil Al-Sharqi camp in Al-Qanawis district, carrying with them a daily worry: how to put food on the table for his children.
Ibrahim said:
"I didn’t know how to send my children to school on empty stomachs... Finding a meal was more important than anything else."
With no job opportunities and a lack of regular aid, two of his children were forced to drop out of school. As the situation persisted, signs of malnutrition began to appear among his children. Hunger was no longer just a passing pain—it was a real threat to their lives.
In May 2025, the National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response (NAHR) launched Lifesaving multi-sectoral emergency food, livelihood, WASH, shelter, and protection response to address worsening living conditions in Alqanawis and Az Zaydiya districts, of AlHodeida governorate funded by the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF). Ibrahim was selected as one of the beneficiaries of unconditional cash transfers, amounting to 57,750 Yemeni riyals monthly for 6 months (about $110 USD), to be used directly for purchasing food.
Ibrahim recounted:
"With the first cash transfer, I bought flour, lentils, and oil... For the first time in months, I felt my children had enough to eat."
The children’s health gradually improved as they gained regular access to food, and the signs of malnutrition disappeared. This health recovery allowed the family to re-enroll one of their sons in school after a year-long of absence, followed by his sister, slowly restoring some stability to the household.
A member of the project team remarked:
"What we provided to Ibrahim and his family wasn’t just money—it was a real chance of life."
The cash transfer assistance offered real flexibility, enabling families to meet their needs according to their priorities, unlike limited in-kind aid. This support directly helped mitigate the effects of the World Food Programme’s halted assistance and contributed to reducing food deprivation rates in the targeted communities.
Despite limited resources compared to the number of eligible families, difficulties in reaching some areas due to conflict, and the suspension of emergency aid by many international organizations, the project team overcame these challenges by carefully prioritizing interventions and directing support to the most vulnerable cases in an effective and well-planned manner.
Ibrahim’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects the suffering of thousands of Yemeni families. Yet, it is also a reminder that when humanitarian aid is properly directed, it can have a positive influence on children’s education and regain families’ dignity in life.
Ibrahim said:
"I didn’t know how to send my children to school on empty stomachs... Finding a meal was more important than anything else."
With no job opportunities and a lack of regular aid, two of his children were forced to drop out of school. As the situation persisted, signs of malnutrition began to appear among his children. Hunger was no longer just a passing pain—it was a real threat to their lives.
In May 2025, the National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response (NAHR) launched Lifesaving multi-sectoral emergency food, livelihood, WASH, shelter, and protection response to address worsening living conditions in Alqanawis and Az Zaydiya districts, of AlHodeida governorate funded by the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF). Ibrahim was selected as one of the beneficiaries of unconditional cash transfers, amounting to 57,750 Yemeni riyals monthly for 6 months (about $110 USD), to be used directly for purchasing food.
Ibrahim recounted:
"With the first cash transfer, I bought flour, lentils, and oil... For the first time in months, I felt my children had enough to eat."
The children’s health gradually improved as they gained regular access to food, and the signs of malnutrition disappeared. This health recovery allowed the family to re-enroll one of their sons in school after a year-long of absence, followed by his sister, slowly restoring some stability to the household.
A member of the project team remarked:
"What we provided to Ibrahim and his family wasn’t just money—it was a real chance of life."
The cash transfer assistance offered real flexibility, enabling families to meet their needs according to their priorities, unlike limited in-kind aid. This support directly helped mitigate the effects of the World Food Programme’s halted assistance and contributed to reducing food deprivation rates in the targeted communities.
Despite limited resources compared to the number of eligible families, difficulties in reaching some areas due to conflict, and the suspension of emergency aid by many international organizations, the project team overcame these challenges by carefully prioritizing interventions and directing support to the most vulnerable cases in an effective and well-planned manner.
Ibrahim’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects the suffering of thousands of Yemeni families. Yet, it is also a reminder that when humanitarian aid is properly directed, it can have a positive influence on children’s education and regain families’ dignity in life.