Assistance for Response and Development

Assistance for Response and Development (ARD-Y) is a national, non-profit, and non-governmental organization working to address humanitarian needs and support recovery and sustainable development efforts in Yemen. The organization implements integrated programs in shelter and non-food items, food security and livelihoods, agriculture, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), protection, and health, with a strong focus on the most vulnerable groups. ARD-Y adopts a participatory approach grounded in the principles of accountability, transparency, do-no-harm, and gender equality. The organization has implemented its interventions in partnership with and with support from a range of donors and partners, including international and UN organizations such as FAO, Oxfam, GIZ, and UN-Habitat, in close coordination with local authorities and civil society organizations to ensure effective and sustainable impact.