The Government of Japan has contributed US$2 million (approximately 300 million Japanese Yen) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), enabling life-saving food assistance at a time when millions in Yemen face deepening hunger.
Japan's support will enable WFP to provide vegetable oil as part of food rations for 700,000 people, helping prevent further deterioration in food security.
"We are incredibly grateful for Japan's timely support," said WFP's Head of Global Partner Countries Division Abdallah Alwardat. "We are witnessing unprecedented levels of need in Yemen. Families are increasingly telling us they can no longer afford enough food, while our resources continue to shrink. This contribution allows us to deliver food assistance that families urgently need."
Contributions like Japan's are critical to sustaining WFP food assistance in Yemen, which remains one of the few lifelines for millions of Yemenis.
This generous contribution comes as food insecurity levels in Yemen are the third worst globally, after Gaza and Sudan. By September, over 18 million people, more than half of the population, are projected to face acute food insecurity, with 41,000 people at risk of slipping into catastrophic, famine-like conditions. This is the worst outlook since 2022.
"Yemen continues to suffer from dire human security situations due to lingering conflict, deteriorating economy, and subsequent collapse of local services. In light of this critical and deteriorating humanitarian situation, and in line with the 2025 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan, Japan has decided to provide support in partnership with the WFP. We stand in firm solidarity with the Yemeni people," stated H.E. Mr. Yoichi Nakashima, Ambassador of Japan to Yemen.
Japan has been a consistent and valued partner of WFP in Yemen, contributing approximately US$160 million since 2016 to help address one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. This latest contribution reaffirms Japan's continued commitment to fighting hunger and supporting the people of Yemen.
