"The world has darkened before my eyes, and I hate life," said Hamid, 38, after his circumstances reached such a point that he could no longer pay the rent for the house he lives in. He and his family were threatened with eviction at a moment of extreme vulnerability.

Hamid, married with four children—a son and three daughters—is currently displaced in Marib Governorate. He suffers from a physical disability resulting from an injury he sustained while working in the construction sector. He has no steady source of income, amid worsening living and economic crises caused by the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

Regarding this difficult situation, Hamid says, "Everything is at a standstill. Life is harsh. I've exhausted all available options, and my debts have increased. I've been unable to pay my rent for several months. The landlord went to the police station to force me to vacate the house, and I've fallen into a severe crisis."

Tough Choices

The only option available to Hamid was to leave his home due to his inability to pay the rent and seek refuge in a displacement camp to live with his family. He endured the harshness of life in overcrowded camps lacking even the most basic services, amidst a harsh desert environment.

The man was suffering from financial hardship, and aid from charitable people sometimes come, but often does not. Even moving to another home was impossible, given the severe housing crisis facing Marib, which has been receiving large numbers of displaced people from various parts of Yemen.

Here, Hamid spoke about the crisis that befell him, saying: "All doors are closed. Even borrowing has become impossible. I stay up all night thinking about how to get out of this ordeal. I have experienced a state of psychological stress and fear because of the unknown future that awaits me and my family."

In this bleak scenario, relief came through the integrated life-saving response project for vulnerable people in emergencies in Marib City, "Hayat Project," implemented by Human Access for Partnership and Development association (HUMAN ACCESS), with funding from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF).

Overwhelming Joy

The Hayat Project, as its name suggests, targets IDPs, returnees, and the host community in Marib City. It offers a variety of services, including cash assistance, which is one of the fastest and most effective ways to support vulnerable people forced to flee their homes under difficult circumstances.

Thanks to the project, Hamid received financial assistance in June 2025. He was able to pay back rent, remain in his home, and feel more psychologically and socially stable, ensuring protection from harsh weather conditions.

Hamid is grateful to HUMAN ACCESS and the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF) for this humanitarian support, saying, "Your financial assistance has saved us in a very critical situation. It came at the right time. I felt joy, dignity, stability, and security with your support."

Hamid's story is one of thousands of beneficiaries of the Integrated Lifesaving Response Project for Vulnerable Persons in Emergencies, and an example of the role that HUMAN ACCESS, with support from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF), plays in assisting the most vulnerable and needy families in Yemen.