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UNRWA distributes life-saving assistance to displaced civilians from Yarmouk in Yalda

16 April 2015

Over the past three days, UNRWA has completed three successful missions to Yalda, an area adjacent to Yarmouk, which is hosting a large number of displaced civilians.  

UNRWA delivered essential humanitarian materials, including food , water purification treatments, mattresses, blankets, family kitchen sets and hygiene kits. UNRWA has treated 304 patients in Yalda so far after establishing a mobile health point. This live-saving assistance was provided to families affected by the recent eruption of violence in Yarmouk, Palestinians and Syrians alike.

UNRWA is deeply concerned about the civilians who remain trapped inside Yarmouk, with severely restricted access to food, water and healthcare. UNRWA stands ready to resume humanitarian operations inside Yarmouk as soon as access becomes possible. 

UNRWA has completed three successful missions to Yalda, adjacent to Yarmouk. Those receiving assistance include Palestinian and Syrian families from Yarmouk and members of the Yalda community. © 2015 UNRWA PhotoThe three missions to Yalda have provided humanitarian assistance to over 1,000 individuals affected by the crisis in Yarmouk. © 2015 UNRWA Photo Prior to the recent escalation in violence, Yarmouk had been under siege-like conditions for almost two years. Desperate residents suffered from severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies. © 2015 UNRWA Photo On 14 April 2015 UNRWA medical personnel established a mobile health point in Yalda, treating 304 patients so far. © 2015 UNRWA PhotoThe crisis leaves the 18,000 civilians in Yarmouk in conditions of extreme risk. They currently have no access to basic humanitarian supplies including food, water and medical care. © 2015 UNRWA PhotoCaption: Up to 3,500 children are estimated to be in Yarmouk. Children are at particular risk of malnutrition and poor health without access to a nutritious and diversified diet, as well as clean water. © 2015 UNRWA Photo The first priority of UNRWA remains the resumption of humanitarian operations within Yarmouk. The Agency reiterates its strong demand for all parties to respect and comply with their obligations to protect civilians and to establish secure conditions under which the Agency can deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance. © 2015 UNRWA Photo

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