Emergency latrines: restoring the health and dignity of Yemen’s most vulnerable populations

“Women and children would wake up early in the morning just to navigate harsh terrain and transport water from remote areas of Al Jawf by donkey. Considering how long it took them to source the water, children often missed classes. And then there was the indignity of having to defecate in the open… which resulted in pollution and also contributed to the spread of diseases.”

Five years ago, Yemen experienced the worst cholera outbreak in modern history – spanning 96 percent of its governorates. The erosion of the country’s healthcare, water, sanitation, and hygiene systems occurred against the backdrop of a protracted war that has seen 122 airstrikes on water infrastructure alone.