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National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response

Aden, Yemen

Humanitarian aid & Disaster reliefHealthEducationWater & Sanitation
NGOFounded 2012National reach
Profile last updated: August 18, 2026

About

Founded in 2012, National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response is a non-governmental organisation based in Aden, Yemen working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, health, education +5 more.

The National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response (NFDHR, also known as NAHR) is a local non-profit, non-governmental organisation established in June 2012. It works in Yemen to improve community participation in service provision, advocate for and monitor policies, promote women's and youth participation at local and national levels, and build the resilience of communities affected by natural disasters and armed conflict. Its programmes cover humanitarian protection and shelter, food security and livelihoods, water and sanitation, health and nutrition, education, governance and climate. It operates from offices in Aden, Marib and Sanaa and is guided by values of neutrality, impartiality, innovation, empowerment, learning, accountability and diversity.

Location

Aden, Yemen

Founded

2012

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

humanitariandevelopmentYemencommunity participationshelterwater and sanitationfood securityeducationclimate

Languages

ENAR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Humanitarian aid & Disaster reliefHealthEducationWater & SanitationPoverty & HungerEnvironment & ClimateCommunity developmentGender equality

Works for

ChildrenWomen & GirlsYouthElderly peoplePeople with disabilitiesFamiliesPeople in povertyCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesEmergency responseCommunity programmesCapacity buildingAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Programmes

Protection and Shelter Programme

Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief · Yemen

Protects the safety and dignity of vulnerable adults and children and provides shelter assistance to displaced people.

Food Security and Livelihood Programme

Poverty & Hunger · Yemen

Improves household food security and livelihoods for conflict-affected and vulnerable communities.

eWASH Programme

Water & Sanitation · Yemen

Expands access to safe water and sustainable sanitation for vulnerable communities.

Governance & Institutional Building Programme

Community development · Yemen

Strengthens local and community institutions so they can lead recovery and promote self-reliance.

Health & Nutrition Programme

Health · Yemen

Provides health and nutrition assistance to people in need of health services.

Climate Change and Biodiversity Programme

Environment & Climate · Yemen

Supports climate change adaptation and environmental protection, including farmer-managed natural regeneration.

Countries of operation

Yemen

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Yemen Humanitarian Fund