Hi Friend,

I want to share with you the story of our patient named Hamdi—a patient we've treated for severe malnutrition more than once, and through more than one humanitarian crisis. He is only two years old.

Years of violent conflict in Yemen have decimated the country’s economy. Many people in Yemen might not eat at all if it weren’t for humanitarian assistance. The first time we treated him, Hamdi was five months old. He returned in early 2021, severely malnourished and suffering from pneumonia. We know, from the thousands of patients that we treat at the Abs inpatient therapeutic feeding center every year, that Hamdi’s story is unfortunately a common one.

Earlier this year, we saw a troubling spike in cases of severe malnutrition among children in Abs. Between a surge in COVID-19 cases, malnutrition, and incidents of violence against civilians, children who have never known a life without war are facing even more peril.

Friend, the threats our patients face right now are truly unprecedented, and our teams need urgent support to meet the challenges. One of the best (and easiest) ways to maximize the impact of your first gift is by making it monthly. For just a few dollars a month, you’ll help us provide lifesaving care to kids like Hamdi in more than 70 countries around the world.

Can I count you in?

I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.

Warm Regards,

Melanie Sovern
Doctors Without Borders, USA