GlobalGiving Project of the Month Club

It’s the start of a new month—and we’re kicking off September by drawing attention to an urgent appeal from our partner Support Yemeni Society Organization for Development SYS. Their team recently reached out for support after heavy floods in Hodeida, Yemen, that are exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country.

The floods have destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure—displacing families and causing significant loss to life and property. The Support Yemeni Society’s recent project, “Urgent Appeal for Assistance to Flooding in Yemen” will provide emergency food, water, and medical aid to thousands of displaced families.

In non-disaster times, the nonprofit works across sectors from biodiversity to education and food security to help Yemeni people, who are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. According to the UN estimates, the Yemen Civil War has left nearly 55% of the country’s population, or 18.2 million people, in need of assistance. The conflict has disrupted job markets dramatically, making it very difficult for people to earn a living for themselves and their families. 

Support Yemeni Society knows that to truly help Yemeni people, solutions need to be holistic. Their community support ranges from implementing water treatment systems to providing nutritious meals to thousands of students in rural Yemen. 

When Founder and CEO Ahmed Al-Qadhi learned that Support Yemeni Society had been selected as the September POMC, he shared that these funds will go a long way in providing critical aid to flood-affected communities. 

“The funds will allow us to provide aid to reach thousands of displaced families in the immediate aftermath of the floods. Additionally, it will enable us to repair damaged infrastructure like roads and bridges, restoring access to essential services and helping communities get back on their feet. Over the next year, these resources will be instrumental in supporting longer-term recovery efforts, including rebuilding homes, schools, and hospitals, as well as helping revive livelihoods that were devastated by the disaster. We are confident that this partnership with GlobalGiving will have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those affected by the flooding in Yemen.”

Thanks to your ongoing support of this fund, GlobalGiving was able to send a flexible, rapid grant to the Support Yemen Society so they can continue their necessary and compassionate work. If you’re interested in learning more about Support Yemeni Society Organization for Development SYS, you can check out their project page.

Thank you for your commitment to a better world! 

With gratitude, 

Victoria Vrana

GlobalGiving CEO