Rapid needs assessment of older people
The aim of this rapid needs assessment is to inform the design of our own and other agencies’ humanitarian response to the devastating impact of the Yemeni conflict on older people in Sana’a, Lahj, and Taiz governorates in Yemen. The report also aims to support organisations operating in the affected areas to develop inclusive programmes and support our advocacy for the rights of older people to be upheld in the response.

The report contains key findings of the assessment, together with observations and analysis by HelpAge’s humanitarian team and advisers. Reflecting our commitment to inclusion and protection of older people, the report includes recommendations for those responding to the crisis, including humanitarian agencies, cluster groups and humanitarian donors, to support a more inclusive response to the crisis. Protection recommendations have been mainstreamed throughout the report. Data disaggregation by gender is provided for figures in the report except in instances where there is no significant difference between women and men in the findings.

International Youth Council Yemen (IYCY) and Prodigy Systems, with support from HelpAge International, conducted the assessment in August-September 2019. We welcome comments and questions based on this report. We can also offer technical support for inclusive responses.