Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation
Save a life in Yemen
Mission
The Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation’s aims to increase awareness of the US public and policymakers vis-a-vis the humanitarian crises underway in Yemen, and support relief and reconstruction, while facilitating peace campaigns.
Notes from the nonprofit
We received multiple awards in Yemen. They are in Arabic.
Ruling year
2019
President
Dr Aisha Jumaan
Main address
3216 74TH PL SE
MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 USA
EIN
82-2418739
NTEE code
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (W12)
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (E12)
Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services (M20)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Yemen is experiencing the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. 24 million people require humanitarian assistance 20 million require emergency food assistance 17.4 million are at risk of famine 1.1 million pregnant women and 400,000 children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition 5 million children are at risk of famine 4 Millions internally displaced 17.8 million lack access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene > 2 million cholera cases between April 2017 to end of 2020 We hope to do our part in alleviating some of the hardships experienced by the people in Yemen through providing Relief and health services and advocating for peace.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Food Baskets
We distribute Food Baskets to those in need to sustain a family of 6 for one month.
Health
Provide medicine to health centers for free distribution to patients who can not afford to buy medications
Education
We distribute school bags and supplies to students.
Orphans support
We provide monthly allowance to orphans and provide vocational training to orphans who are between the ages of 15-18. We also provide orphans with cloths and gifts during the two major holidays in Yemen.
Economic Development
We provide several income generation activities to those in need including, providing sheep/goats, chicken to raise, distribute sewing machines and provide training to women, provide material and training for basket weaving, support training in health care for women to improve their chance to get employed, and other related programs.
Safe Drinking Water
We have multiple water activities including, building water tanks in internally displaced camps and truck clean water daily, distributing water tanks to families, and distributing water filters.
Where we work
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Our results
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Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Food Baskets
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The CEO, the board/officers, the director of the office in Yemen and all the people distributing our goods in Yemen are volunteers. We have an extensive network of volunteers throughout Yemen.
Estimated dollar value of food donations distributed to community feedings programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Food Baskets
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We distributed food baskets to about 7000 families with 42,000 that last each for one month. We reached the most inaccessible.
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Food Baskets
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The CEO spends 50% of the time working for the organization, while the director in Yemen spends 80% of his time. Board/officers and those in the field carry all activities throughout Yemen.
Number of backpacks filled with school supplies distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Students
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Children throughout Yemen received school bags with school supplies to ensure that the cost of these items don't stop children from attending school/.
Number of people with improved water access
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
We distributed water filters to 500 internally displaces people in two camps in Aden and Lahj ensuring that they have clean water. This would reduce the risk of cholera and other water borne diseases
Estimated dollar value of clothing and household goods donations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Families, Economically disadvantaged people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We distributed winter clothing for children in the highlands of Yemen where temp can be below zero. We also distributed blankets to families in these areas.
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation’s aims to increase awareness of the US public and policymakers vis-a-vis the humanitarian crises underway in Yemen, and support relief and reconstruction, while facilitating peace campaigns.
Strategic Aims:
1. To prevent humanitarian disaster by raising awareness across the board, raising funds and supporting relief efforts
2. To facilitate a just peace that considers all segments of the Yemeni population
3. To advocate for support for Yemen during the reconstruction period
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Provide relief services to the most needy and in hardest to reach areas.
Partner with organization in the US to advocate for peace in Yemen.
Help in the reconstruction phase of Yemen, especially in the health and education sectors.
Provide program that support Youth in learning about peace and coexistence that are rooted in Yemeni culture and Islamic principals
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Organization is currently providing relief and health services. We are well connected in Yemen with communities throughout the country. We have a strong network of Yemeni volunteers who have been implementing the services. We are in the process of hiring staff through grants. Our progress to date with an all volunteer organization both in the US and in Yemen have been impressive.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
These are some of the activities that we implemented in 2021
226,494 people (including 151,297 children) benefited from food baskets and 32,000 people received 2 kilograms of meat during major holidays.
67 families received financial assistance towards healthcare and 520 visually impaired children received eye medicine.
6,121 children received school bags holding school supplies and textbooks.
Over 200 medical and educational devices were distributed to schools and hospitals.
900 orphans received sustained financial support and about 270 orphaned children attended vocational training and capacity building courses.
Sheep and hens were distributed to 455 families for income generation and sustenance.
14,142 blankets and pullovers were disturbed to help fight Yemen’s harsh winters.
Over 5,000 people now have daily access to clean drinking water via distribution of water tanks, filters, and buckets.
100 families received Water Tanks to allow safe and clean water storage.
500 families received water filters and buckets to ensure that they have access to clean water.
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Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation
Board of directorsas of 06/17/2022
Dr Ali Mokdad
University of Washington
Term: 2025 - 2019
MaryAnne Mercer
University of Washington
Ann Marie Kimball
Retired UW
Melody Allen
Lawyer for Native Tribes
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
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Equity strategies
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- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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