Overview July 2022
Mission: To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by the war in Yemen through a range of sustainable projects, providing tangible results with a positive impact.
A Non-governmental, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to alleviating the suffering caused by the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Officially established in New York City in 2018, from its more informal beginnings in 2015, HRD is the result of friends and community pulling together to find a way to help those less fortunate.
What we did in the Month of July
MERCY BAKERY SAN1: Location: Sana’a – Hayel
- 325 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
- No change in the staff and staff the number.
RECOMMENDATION
production increment for targeting the double number of families and by covering more zones through small stores owned by HRD
MERCY BAKERY SAN2 & MERCY KITCHEN SAN1: Location: Sana’a – Al-Hasaba
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- 311 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- 66 families a day were targeted for breakfast.
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Food quantity: good) (Food quality: high and various)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
- 327 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
MERCY BAKERY HOD1 & MERCY KITCHEN HOD1: Location: Al-Hodeida – Al-Salakhana
- 220 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- 220 families a day were targeted for breakfast.
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Food quantity: good) (Food quality: high and various)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
RECOMMENDATION
Production increment for targeting at least 300 families.
MERCY BAKERY IBB1 & MERCY KITCHEN IBB1: Location: IBB – Ba’adan
- 515 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- 550 families a day were targeted for breakfast.
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Food quantity: good) (Food quality: high and various)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
- No change in the staff and staff the number.
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MERCY BAKERY IBB2 & MERCY KITCHEN IBB2: Location: IBB – Jibla
- 330 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- 330 families a day were targeted for breakfast.
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Food quantity: good) (Food quality: high and various)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
100% production increment for targeting the double number of families and by covering more zones through small stores owned by HRD.
MERCY BAKERY BAY1 & MERCY KITCHEN BAY1: Location: Al-Baydha – Rada’a
- 300 families a day were targeted by this branch with the following details:
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Bread quantity: 10 loaves) (Bread quality: high)
- 300 families a day were targeted for breakfast.
(Average number of family size = 6 household members) (Food quantity: good) (Food quality: high and various)
- No issues were raised by the local authorities or the health office.
Appendices
- The bakeries and kitchens operated 17 days in July due to Eid Al-Adhha holidays (9/7-22/7).
- After building a good working relationship with the tradesmen, HRD sometimes receive flour in advance from them and pay them back few days later. (due to the delay encountered in bank transactions and transfer)
- Beneficiaries are selected by a field survey done by the staff without the interference of the neighborhood leader, (noting that we don’t rely on local organizations/corporations nor the authorities field surveys)
The criteria of the beneficiary’s selection:
Low income, orphans, displaced, widows, women with no foster, divorced women.
Dar Al-shawkani Orphanage
- Tables, chairs, windows, plumbing rehabilitation – done.
- Doors, stairs – done.
- Painting, electricity – pending.
Medical emergency update One of the most important project sections of HRD that targets the most urgent and vulnerable health cases.
These criteria of the selected patients are:
Low income, vulnerable families, health and emergency needs noting that there is no direct cash assistance, payments are made through hospitals and pharmacies.
HRD has targeted the following patients:
- Cyst removal from the brain, under medical treatment in Azal hospital for Abdullah Abdo Badr Al-Gholi from Sana’a.
- Burns and gangrene treatment for Samar Salim from Hodeida in Cure health center.
- Gallbladder stone treatment for Malika Hameed Zaid in Kuwait hospital, succeeded surgery.
- Renal failure treatment for Hisham Abdu Saeed in Ibn Sina’a hospital, not succeeded.
- Correction of the nasal septum for Omaima Khaled in Al-Aqel hospital, succeeded surgery.
- Back surgery due to burns for Abdullah Jafar Al-Shaobi in Cure health center, under treatment.
Eid Al-Adhha clothing (JUL2022)
- 697 cards were distributed for the poor families’ children in Sana’a governorate in the following areas:
Shamlan and Thaher Hemyar
- Ages: 1-18 years old.
- Card balance: 12000 YR = 21.5 USD
Appendices
- 90% of the projects processing (preparation, planning and implementation) are going well.
- Through the staff effective teamwork, HRD managed to overcome the circumstances encountered.
- The projects are planned and implemented in steady steps with the coordination of the finance department and the management.
- The problems that have been raised are usually from the targeted parties’ heads and the local authorities.
- With Small sized staff, HRD managed to handle many projects successfully.
