Folks,

What we are seeing in Yemen is unlike any tragedy witnessed before. COVID-19 is ripping through the country. And at the same time, conflict is escalating, with civilians bearing the brunt.

URGENT UPDATE: Already the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Yemen is facing a new catastrophe as funding for life-saving programs looks set to run out in a matter of weeks.

Without additional funding, millions of vulnerable Yemenis could lose access to health care, as well as water and sanitation services that are essential for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. And 2.5 million malnourished children may lose life-saving nutrition support.

Millions of lives are in jeopardy.

The need has never been more urgent. Working around the clock, our teams continue to deliver emergency health care and nutrition to those displaced by conflict. There are 400+ IRC aid workers on the ground in Yemen.

But we need your help to continue this life-saving support in Yemen and where it is needed most. »

"Yemenis have already endured 5 years of war, malnutrition rates here are among the highest on the globe, and with the additional threat of COVID-19, the situation could not be more grave."
— Tamuna Sabadze, the International Rescue Committee's Yemen Country Director

By giving today, you can help us continue to rush supplies and aid to those who need it most — while continuing our life-saving programs around the world. Any amount you can spare will make a difference: Your gift matched right now »

COVID-19 is spreading unchecked through Yemen's war-weary civilian population. Due to a lack of testing capacity, slightly over 1,000 cases have been officially confirmed. But with 0.01% of the population having been tested for the virus, actual figures are far higher.

With the peak of infections predicted for July and August, the worst is yet to come and humanitarian assistance is needed now more than ever.

Please, will you chip in today to help us reach more families in Yemen and around the world? Your gift matched right now »

We need you to help us act now so we can save as many lives as possible — both in Yemen and where the need is greatest.

Thank you for your support and compassion at this most urgent hour of need.

Emily Martin
Director, USA Digital Fundraising
International Rescue Committee

An IRC donor has generously agreed to match gifts up to $100,000 until midnight July 13. Your donation will be used where it is needed most.




DONATE: [link removed]



The International Rescue Committee | Rescue.org
122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA

To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address [email protected] to your Address Book.

Click here for U.S. federal and state compliance notices.
[link removed]

Manage my preferences or unsubscribe.
[link removed]