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<p>Yemen is on the brink of famine. According to the UN, more than 10 million people
require immediate humanitarian aid to survive, including half a million children under
5 who are severely malnourished.</p><p> </p><p>The UN has launched the largest ever
humanitarian appeal for Yemen, requesting $2.1 billion to provide life-saving assistance
to 12 million people in 2017.</p><p> </p><p>In 2015 and 2016, the UK helped over 1
million Yemenis with food, medical assistance and clean water. We are encouraging
others in the international community to step up their response in Yemen.</p>
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