The food security situation among internal displaced persons (IDPs) camps across four governorates (Aden, Lahj, Marib, and Taizz), deteriorated markedly in May 2025 compared to those living within host communities, according to The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recent assessment.
This decline corresponds with reduced food availability and limited access, driven by a decrease in humanitarian assistance coverage.
FAO’s assessment found that nearly 53% of IDP households experienced inadequate food consumption, a 6% increase from the previous month. The highest levels of food deprivation were observed among camp IDPs in Lahj (77%), followed by Taizz (69% among camp IDPs), and community-hosted IDPs in Aden (66%).
Due to resource constraints, FAO also found that the share of IDPs employing severe food coping strategies slightly increased to 28% in May, with most households resorting to consuming less preferred foods. It also found that households reliant on agricultural income and natural resources registered higher food insecurity, especially during the lean season when food stocks are low, agricultural labor opportunities are limited, and dependence on markets increases.