DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has conducted a survey in the rural areas of Al Hudaydah city of Yemen to assess the needs of the people fighting for survival due to famine.
The move aims to provide food, shelter, water and health services to the citizens.
More than 15 villages and residential communities were surveyed to get first-hand information about the situation and needs of the families. The survey suggests that there is severe shortage of food and clean water.
Villagers depend on water pumps which is not enough for them. People, especially women, are forced to walk long distances to fetch drinking water on a daily basis.
Disease and epidemics have broken out due to water scarcity and lack of medicines and supplies. Children and senior citizens are vulnerable to these diseases. The area also lacks basic services such as clinics, qualified health staff and proper medical equipment.
The survey also showed that a large proportion of young people face the challenge of unemployment.
Those working cannot earn enough to cover their expenditure.
People living in these areas lack the basic needs of life such as clothes, shoes, beds and good houses.
