Protecting children in Yemen from forms of violenc

Monthly Progress Report: Child Protection in Yemen

Reporting Period: January 1 – April 20, 2026

1. Project Overview

• Project Title: Protecting Children in Yemen from Violence Amidst Conflicts and Crises.
• Implementing Partner: Sanid Organization for Relief and Development (SORD).
• Location: Yemen.
• Report Preparer: Shaif Ahmed Ali Ezz El-Din
• Phone number            0096701231744
• Current job      Project Manager
• e-mail  Programs.officer@sanid.org
• Mobile number            00967778515109

2. Humanitarian Context

Children in Yemen have faced severe hardships since 2015 due to ongoing conflict. The current situation includes critical challenges:

• Protection Risks: High vulnerability to violence, exploitation, and forced recruitment.
• Displacement: Ongoing forced displacement, with many children living in inadequate camp conditions and lacking basic services.
• Health & Nutrition: High rates of acute malnutrition and limited access to healthcare, clean water, and sanitation.
• Education & Psychosocial Needs: Severe disruption to the education system and widespread psychological trauma among children.

3. Strategic Objectives

The project aims to provide safety and resilience through:

• Essential Protection: Establishing Safe Spaces and providing psychosocial support (PSS).
• Awareness & Advocacy: Educating parents and communities on child rights and the harmful effects of exploitation.
• Capacity Building: Training staff and volunteers in professional child protection standards.
• Protection Networks: Strengthening local and national networks to ensure a coordinated response.

4. Key Achievements (Jan - Apr 2026)

Despite limited funding, SORD has focused on high-impact protection activities:

• Safe Space Operations: Sustained a Child-Friendly Space (CFS) providing a secure environment for displaced and conflict-affected children until July 2026.
• Psychosocial & Educational Support:
• Conducted 30 awareness sessions led by female specialists.
• Provided psychosocial support sessions for 50 children.
• Engaged 80+ children in ongoing literacy and art activities (reading, writing, and drawing).
• Material Assistance:
• Distributed winter clothing to 50 children during the cold season.
• Provided general clothing to 30 additional children.
• Supplied 80 children with light nutritional meals during CFS activities.
• Health & Nutrition Awareness: Facilitated access to primary healthcare and vaccinations while promoting healthy nutrition programs to combat malnutrition.

5. Visual Documentation

• Winterization: Distribution of winter clothing to vulnerable children.
• Recreational Activities: Children participating in physical and intelligence-building games at the CFS.
• Educational Support: Group awareness sessions and literacy/drawing workshops.
• Nutrition: Provision of light meals during project activities.

6. Contact Information

 SANID ORGANIZATION FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT (SORD)

  Sana'a - Al-Hasba - Shu'ub District - Al-Hasba Al-Jamahiriya Street -Alhabari Round-behind Aljedri Station

 https://sanid.org      www.facebook.com/sanid.org  https://twitter.com/sanid_org
 https://www.instagram.com/sanidorganization

Tel : +9671231744                                Mob:+967775433335                  Email : info.sord@sanid.org

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