SNAPSHOT - May 12, 2015Revised DOP

YEMEN

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The Yemen Development Operational Plan (DOP) is being revised to meet the identi�ed needs and changes in the operational context due to the latest security development in the country.IFRC will provide them with the required capacity enablers and tools to be able to perform their humanitarian work under di�cult and pressing conditions as the need for support has increased due to the current context.

Situation UpdateDespite the announcement of the end of the operation “Decisive Storm” by the collation forces and the start of another one called “Restoring Hope” which was meant to ease humanitarian access, the airstrikes and ground war unfortunately resumed. The latter were accompanied by a total siege around Yemen preventing air and sea access of all kind of goods, in turn this has caused a devastating impact on public service and welfare of the whole popula-tion. The situation has worsened by the Sana’a International Airport’s closure after the runway was bombed, preventing landing of aircrafts and closing yet another means of getting humanitarian aid into the country. In addition, emergency services are hampered due to sharp shortage of all kind of fuels necessary for operating medical appliances, operation rooms and fridges. This is also a�ecting the country’s health, as water and sanitation systems are also at imminent risk of collapse, largely due to lack of fuel for generators and water pumps.A liter of fuel in the black market costs USD5.5.A cease �re agreement is in place for the next �ve days to allow the delivery of critical humanitarian aid.

Operations Update (April 25 - May 12)The Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS) supported strategically and operationally by its movement partners to meet the growing needs of this developing crisis. The IFRC is focusing on supporting the YRCS through its Country Representative in capacity enabling for scaling up to meet the expanding needs of a�ected persons and ICRC via their operational lead capacity, is presently in the �eld and providing its services according to availability of access and security situation. The YRCS continues to provide crucial services to people in need such as Dead Body Management, �eld emergency response, water distribution via tankers for vulnerable people, Restoring Family Links (RFL Psycho-logical support for victims and their families notably in Amran), evacuating civilian living in trapped in unsecure areas, assessment and relief and food items distribution and First aid training to di�erent communities in Yemen through its 629 activated volunteers. To meet the ever growing needs the YRCS trained 1,000 volunteers on emergency First Aid and 30 journalists on the Movement principles and YRCS mandate and mission as well as basic First Aid.

Soft pledges are to be con�rmed* covered by British RC, Danish RC and Norwegian RC** covered by British RC, Danish RC, Norwegian RC and Tsunami funds*** covered by British RC, Danish RC, German RC, Norwegian RC and Tsunami funds

In Numbers

1,527 people killed (WHO, 11/05/2015)

6,266 people injured (WHO, 11/05/2015)

629 active volunteers

3 have lost their lives

>300,000 IDPs(WHO, 11/05/2015)

In Focus: World Red Cross Red Crescent Day

Emergency Equipment kits for 14 branches*

5 ambulances to scale up response capacity

Maintenance for 8 ambulances

Support community trainees with 4,500 personal FA kits

Provide psychosocial toolkits for orphanage homes

Conduct awareness sessions on communicable and non-communicable diseases

First Aid and Wilderness Emergency Care training - with ICRC

Psychosocial training for branch volunteers

Develop the Emergency Response Teams in 3 governorates

Maintenance of 2 trucks for relief items with fuel for 2 monthsPrepositioning and replenishment contingency stock for 2,500 families for three months*

Running cost for 6 branches for 12 months**

Solar Power System of Operation Room YRCS/HQ

Recruitment of Reporting Delegate and associated costs for 6 months*

IFRC coordination and support costs***

IFRC national sta� reporting coordinator and associated costs*

Priority needs

NFI

15,750

250,000

28,000

63,000

7,200

12,000

40,000

24,300

18,000

1,319,750

3,500

64,515

2,500

40,125

23,000

25,290

Gap (CHF)

YRCS was keen on marking the World Red Cross and Red Crescent World Red Cross Day despite the unrest and the pressing humanitarian needs and to celebrate the work of all volunteers. On this occasion, the YRCS launched a series of activities focusing on paying tribute to the sacri�ces of the organisation’s volunteers who lost their lives while on duty, and on recognizing the e�orts of all of those who contributed to the NS. The activities include erecting a sculp-ture to celebrate the achievements of humanitarian workers, restoring the graves of humanitarian workers and marking them with the Red Crescent emblem, visiting the families of volunteers who died while on duty, and holding a permanent photo exhibition covering the NS’s work at the YRCS HQ and at all branches. YRCS volun-teers are facing many challenges to perform their duties, they have themselves become IDPs across Yemen. Nevertheless, they continue to volunteers wherever they go by joining the nearest YRCS branch.

Covered Soft Pledges Needed

YRCS volunteer in her line of duty. Credit: YRCS