Currently, an estimated 19.5 million people—over half of Yemen’s population—require humanitarian assistance and protection services. The civil war and resulting crisis that began in 2014 remains among the world’s most severe, driven by protracted conflict, deepening food insecurity, economic collapse, and the breakdown of public services.

The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) was officially activated in Yemen on 01 April 2015 to provide the communications services which support thousands of responders to carry out their life-saving work effectively, safely, and securely.

In 2025, ETC Yemen has kept 2,500 humanitarian staff connected across 49 organizations, despite operating at just 39% of its required budget. Service coverage has been reduced from 19 to five locations to sustain critical connectivity.