Barran Press
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on November 3, 2024, the launch of a $2.25 million sanitation project funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. The project aims to support 185,000 individuals in Marib Governorate.
In a statement reviewed by "Barran Press," the IOM explained that the project seeks to enhance sanitation services for over 185,000 people in Marib, including both host communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The initiative, which will span 12 months, aims to provide essential sanitation and hygiene support by improving facilities, enhancing local waste management capacity, and creating safer and healthier living conditions.
Abdul Sattar Issawef, the head of the IOM mission in Yemen, remarked, "This project serves as a lifeline for the people in Marib, who are facing some of the toughest conditions in Yemen."
He added, "As hundreds of thousands of Yemenis struggle to access basic sanitation services, this initiative offers immediate relief while laying the groundwork for sustainable, community-led solutions."
Issawef emphasized that by providing critical support, the IOM not only addresses urgent needs but also helps communities regain a sense of dignity, security, and stability.
Marib Governorate hosts the largest concentration of internally displaced persons in Yemen, accommodating approximately 1.6 million individuals who have fled areas controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthi group amid escalating insecurity and deteriorating living conditions nationwide.
Previous UN reports indicated that this unprecedented level of displacement has led to overcrowding in IDP camps and increased pressure on local resources, leaving many Yemenis without adequate sanitation, clean water, and waste management systems.
According to reports from the Executive Unit for IDP Camps (a government body), the number of displaced individuals in Marib alone has surpassed 2 million, with the majority facing challenging living and health conditions.
The ongoing conflict, which has lasted nearly a decade, has severely weakened Yemen's infrastructure, exacerbating the impact of floods and leaving residents struggling with fragile essential services.