Switzerland Allocates CHF29 Million in Additional Support for Yemen

On 4 November, Switzerland’s Federal Council announced CHF29 million in additional emergency support for Yemen as part of a CHF40 million package for Yemen and Ethiopia. The Yemen allocation will support emergency medical treatment, healthcare systems, humanitarian relief, protection and accommodation for displaced people. The Swiss government stated that the wider package also requires parliamentary approval for a supplementary CHF20 million. The announcement highlights continued international engagement in Yemen’s humanitarian response and public-service recovery. HPC can support policy research, donor-programme assessments, public-sector planning and international development coordination.