Health and nutrition

Nutrition Sector:

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Nearly half of children under five are acutely malnourished, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women (PBW).

FMF’s Strategic Objective: Provide lifesaving, integrated nutrition care for women, girls, and boys.

Our Approach: FMF treats acute malnutrition, supports mothers, and links nutrition with health and WASH programs.

Impact: In 2024, FMF treated 2,1746  malnourished children under five and PBW. Since 2013, we have helped over 500,000 children and PBW recover.

What we do for treats acute malnutrition in Yemen

Our work in the nutrition field 

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Nutrition Treatment

Specialized care and therapeutic foods for malnourished children and mothers.
Shopping bag

Food Assistance

Delivering food baskets and supplements to help vulnerable families access nutritious food.
Public health

Community Outreach

Running community campaigns to promote healthy nutrition for mothers and children.

Collaboration

Integrated Approach

Collaborating in health, education, and WASH for sustainable nutrition outcomes.

Education

Capacity building

Training healthcare staff to screen, diagnose, and manage malnutrition to strengthen local systems.

Provider

Supporting health facilities

Supplying health centers with essential nutrition products, medicines, and materials to improve quality care.

Baby food

Preventive Nutrition

Implementing nutrition education and micronutrient supplementation to prevent malnutrition.
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