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Yemen Relief & Development Initiative

Yemen is enduring one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world today. With 24.1 million people – 80 percent of the population – requiring humanitarian aid and protection, it has become the largest crisis of its kind globally. Over 14 million people are in urgent need of assistance, and since 2015, more than three million individuals have been displaced from their homes.

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About Yemen Relief & Development Initiative

Yemen is enduring one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world today. With 24.1 million people – 80 percent of the population – requiring humanitarian aid and protection, it has become the largest crisis of its kind globally. Over 14 million people are in urgent need of assistance, and since 2015, more than three million individuals have been displaced from their homes.

Years of conflict have severely impacted livelihoods, displaced numerous families, and brought many to the brink of starvation. The breakdown of essential public services, including healthcare, water, sanitation, and education, has worsened the already critical situation. Prior to the conflict, Yemen was already the poorest nation in the Arab region, facing challenges such as low human development, high population growth, recurrent local conflicts, chronic food insecurity, and an unstable political environment.

The economic situation in Yemen is dire, with the country having lost $90 billion in economic output and over 600,000 jobs. Currently, 58% of the population lives in extreme poverty.

Your donations can make a significant difference in the lives of countless Yemeni families. By contributing to our Yemen relief and development efforts, you help provide essential resources, healthcare, education, and livelihood support to those who need it most.

Our Impact

Impact Through
Service

ICNA Relief Canada is responding to the urgent needs of Afghan returnee families by providing critical humanitarian support during their most vulnerable moments. As thousands arrive exhausted and without resources, our relief efforts focus on delivering immediate assistance that helps families regain stability and dignity.

Our impact includes:

  • Cash assistance to help families cover transportation costs back to their home provinces and support temporary settlement needs

  • Ready-to-eat meals for returnees who arrive hungry after long and difficult journeys without access to food

Through timely and compassionate support, ICNA Relief Canada is helping displaced families navigate uncertainty, meet their immediate needs, and begin rebuilding their lives with hope and care.

Why Choose Us

Stories Behind
the Numbers

The humanitarian crisis facing Afghan returnees is immense. Since early 2025, over a million Afghans have been forced to return under distressing conditions, with families arriving exhausted, separated, and without basic necessities. Many women, children, elderly, and vulnerable individuals reach border transit camps with no shelter, food, or means to continue their journey, while local systems remain overwhelmed and unable to meet the scale of urgent needs.

ICNA Relief Canada responds to this crisis with compassion, reliability, and a strong humanitarian commitment. Through trusted partnerships and coordinated relief efforts, we deliver immediate assistance where it is needed most — providing essential aid, restoring dignity, and protecting vulnerable families during moments of extreme hardship. By supporting ICNA Relief Canada, you are helping ensure that displaced families receive timely care, practical support, and hope as they navigate one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

Our Impact

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Every donation and act of kindness spreads hope — feeding families, educating children, empowering lives, and turning faith into meaningful, lasting change.

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Thousands of families assisted annually across Canada

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Relief programs active in multiple countries

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Water wells, orphan care, education, and women empowerment projects funded through your donations

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Volunteers and partners nationwide spreading kindness and hope

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An Urgent Call for Yemen Relief

As thousands of Afghan families are forcibly returned and left stranded at border crossings, urgent humanitarian support is needed now more than ever. Exhausted, displaced, and without basic necessities, many families — including women, children, and the elderly — arrive with no food, shelter, or means to safely reach their home provinces. ICNA Relief Canada is responding with emergency assistance to help returnees survive immediate hardships and regain stability with dignity.

Every moment matters in this humanitarian crisis. With your support, we can deliver life-saving aid to vulnerable families who urgently need protection, essential supplies, and compassionate care as they begin rebuilding their lives.

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Where We’ve Made a Difference

Flood Relief For Pakistan

Explore how we transform and empower communities through five sectors of intervention:

Food Packs

Food pack distribution is a vital part of flood relief efforts, providing immediate nourishment to families who have lost access to kitchens, markets, and basic supplies. These emergency food packs contain essential staples that help displaced and vulnerable households meet their daily nutritional needs during times of crisis.

Through timely distribution and coordinated relief efforts, food packs help reduce hunger, ease hardship, and bring comfort to families struggling to recover after devastating floods.

Hygiene Kits

Hygiene kits are essential during flood relief efforts to help families maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of disease in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. These kits typically include basic necessities such as soap, sanitizers, toothpaste, sanitary items, and other personal care supplies.

By providing hygiene kits to affected families, relief teams help protect vulnerable communities from infections and restore a sense of dignity and comfort during difficult times.

Temporary Shelters

Temporary shelters provide immediate protection for families displaced by floods who have lost their homes and belongings. These safe spaces shield vulnerable individuals from harsh weather conditions and offer privacy, security, and a place to rest during times of crisis.

By setting up temporary shelters, relief efforts help families regain stability and dignity while longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts are underway.

Emergency Supplies

Emergency supplies are critical in flood relief efforts, providing affected families with basic necessities needed for survival during crises. These supplies often include blankets, clothing, cooking utensils, bedding, and other essential household items for those who have lost everything.

By delivering emergency supplies quickly, relief teams help families stay safe, meet their immediate needs, and cope with the challenges of displacement and recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

As a leader to empower lives, creating opportunities and strengthen the bond of humanity.

1. What is the Water for Life Program?

The Water for Life Program is an initiative by ICNA Relief Canada that provides sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water in vulnerable communities. Through the construction of water wells and community water systems, the program helps improve health, sanitation, and quality of life.

ICNA Relief Canada’s water projects are implemented in regions facing severe water scarcity, including Pakistan, India, East Africa, and Somalia. These projects are designed to serve entire communities and provide long-term water solutions.

Access to clean water reduces waterborne diseases, improves hygiene and sanitation, and allows families to spend more time on education, work, and community development instead of searching for water.

You can support the program by making a donation to help fund the construction of wells and water systems. Every contribution helps provide safe drinking water and creates lasting change for communities in need.

Yes. ICNA Relief Canada focuses on building sustainable water infrastructure that communities can maintain and benefit from for many years. Projects are designed to meet local needs and provide reliable access to clean water.

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