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Yemen Humanitarian Deployment

9-18 November 2026

Travel with purpose to one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts and see how long-term support can help communities build resilience and recover.

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Yemen Humanitarian Deployment

Travel with purpose to one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts and see how long-term support can help communities build resilience and recover.

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Location

Yemen

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Date

9-18 November 2026

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Registration

Free

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Fundraising Goal

£7-10k+

WHY DEPLOY TO YEMEN?

 

After more than a decade of crisis, families across Yemen continue to face severe food insecurity, economic hardship, displacement, water shortages and restricted access to essential services. Drought, flooding and other climate shocks are placing further pressure on communities already facing immense challenges.

 

Action For Humanity responds to urgent humanitarian needs while supporting longer-term resilience across Yemen. Our programmes include food assistance, sustainable water solutions, healthcare, livelihoods and Zakat-funded support.

 

WHAT THIS DEPLOYMENT OFFERS

 

Go beyond fundraising and experience humanitarian work in one of the world’s most complex operating environments.

During this immersive 10-day deployment, you'll meet Action For Humanity teams, visit active programmes and spend time with the communities we support. Depending on local needs and the final itinerary, you may visit water, food, health or livelihood projects, observe approved distributions and take part in humanitarian activities.

You'll return with a deeper understanding of how humanitarian assistance is delivered, the impact of your fundraising and the importance of long-term support for communities facing crisis.

 

RESTORING HOPE IN YEMEN


Over the past years, Action For Humanity has delivered essential aid across Yemen, with a focus on reaching underserved and forgotten communities in the country. Your aim is not only to meet immediate needs, but to restore dignity and resilience through sustainable interventions.

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Further Information

Day 1

International travel, arrival, security briefing and cultural orientation.

Day 2-3

Field visits to active humanitarian programmes and community briefings.

 

 

Day 4-6

Community engagement, approved distributions and programme delivery.

Days 7-8

Further project visits, humanitarian learning and reflection activities.

Day 9-10

Debrief, reflection and return travel.

Please note: This itinerary is indicative and may change depending on security, access, political, logistical or operational requirements.

Deployment Information

What’s Included

· In-country accommodation

· Local transportation during the deployment

· Security briefings and field orientation

· Support from Action For Humanity deployment leads and field staff

· Access to humanitarian programmes and partner briefings

Deployment Information

What’s Not Included

International flights

· Travel visas and associated fees

· Travel and medical insurance

· Vaccinations or medical costs

· Meals

· Personal expenses and optional activities

Deployment Information

Fundraising Commitment

Participants are required to meet a minimum fundraising target of £10,000.

Fundraising directly supports Action For Humanity’s humanitarian programmes and is an essential part of deployment participation. Failure to meet fundraising targets within agreed timelines may result in withdrawal from the deployment.

Deployment Information

Media, Photography, Communications

Participants must not:

· Photograph or film beneficiaries without permission

· Publish sensitive or live content without approval

· Represent Action For Humanity independently or inaccurately

All content must respect dignity, privacy, and humanitarian values.

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Health, Safety, Conduct

All participants must:

· Attend pre-deployment briefings

· Comply with safeguarding, security and conduct guidelines

· Follow instructions from Action For Humanity staff and partners at all times

Deployments take place in complex environments and may involve long days, limited facilities, and emotional challenges.

Deployment Information

How to apply

To apply for this deployment:

1. Complete the registration form

2. Agree to the Deployment Terms & Conditions

3. Commit to the fundraising requirement

4. Attend pre-deployment briefings

Places are limited. Early application is advised.

Deployment Information

Important Notes

· Deployment details may change due to security, political or logistical reasons

· Action For Humanity reserves the right to remove participants for safety or conduct concerns

· Participation is subject to acceptance of Deployment Terms & Conditions

Deployment Information

Contact Information

For questions or further information: deployments@actionforhumanity.org

Our Impact

Supported over 16 million right holders since 2011

· Emergency food assistance and food parcel distributions

· Provision of clean water and essential WASH support

· Distribution of non-food items, including shelter and relief supplies

· Cash assistance to vulnerable households

· Support for healthcare and protection services

· Seasonal and emergency response to conflict-related displacement

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DEPLOYING WITH PURPOSE

In Yemen, Action For Humanity has been delivering humanitarian support to communities affected by economic collapse, displacement and conflict. Through our deployments, volunteers stand alongside families who are struggling to meet their most basic needs, helping deliver vital aid with dignity and compassion. Together, these missions continue to bring relief, hope and tangible impact to some of the most vulnerable communities in Yemen.

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Who This Deployment Is For?

 

This deployment is suitable for:

 

↗Supporters and fundraisers of Action For Humanity

↗Community leaders and advocates

↗Professionals seeking first-hand humanitarian insight

↗Individuals able to meet fundraising and conduct requirements

 

Participants must be physically and mentally prepared for challenging environments and respectful cultural engagement.

Your Deployment Guide Specialist

 

Dr Shameela Islam Zulfiqar

Fundraising & Humanitarian Mentorship Lead

Dr Shameela Islam Zulfiqar is a medical doctor and humanitarian activist with a Masters in Humanitarianism and Conflict Resolution from the University of Manchester. She has led emergency missions across Syria Gaza Palestine Pakistan Yemen Afghanistan Bosnia Lebanon and Bangladesh and is the Fundraising and Humanitarian Mentorship Lead at Action for Humanity where she has helped raise millions for people affected by crisis. Alongside this she leads community outreach at AFH running a weekly homeless food programme that has delivered over 150,000 meals and provides bereavement support and burial training across the UK having trained more than 3,000 people since Covid.

JOIN A HUMANITARIAN DEPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED

When you join a deployment, you become part of a global community driven by compassion and action. By being on the ground, you support lifesaving projects and stand alongside communities where the need is greatest.

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