The president must make it clear, when he visits Saudi Arabia, that there will be no more military aid for the Saudis war effort.
Peace must happen in Yemen now. Yemen is on the brink of famine. Children are still starving as the war has devastated food supplies and distribution. Over 17 million people are facing severe hunger in Yemen. That number is expected to climb to over 19 million. Yemen has one of the highest rates of child malnutrition. There is tragically not enough attention given to Yemen’s hunger crisis. Donations are low.
A WFP report said it’s “facing disruptions to the supply of specialized nutritious food, which combined with funding shortages, is expected to significantly impact nutrition interventions in Yemen over the coming months.” This will lead to more children suffering deadly malnutrition in Yemen. The WFP also warns “Additional assistance cuts will be unavoidable over the coming months unless additional funds are urgently mobilized.
Also vital is the school feeding program for Yemen’s kids. The low funding is threatening school feeding with cuts and even suspension. The school meals feed Yemen’s kids but also gets them back in class and learning. We must not abandon these programs because of lack of funding. We have to make sure all Yemen food aid programs get the resources they need.
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