Photo Gallery: Djibouti: Help for refugees from Yemen
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is assisting refugees from Yemen, who have sought refuge in neighboring Yemen. Since Houthi militia took over the country four months ago, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR more than 51,000 people have fled the country, half of them across the gulf of Aden to Djibouti. Djibouti has become the biggest Yemeni refugee community.
22 July 2015
Photos: LWF Kenya-Djibouti/ J. Macharia
Most of the refugees arrive at the capital Djibouti city or in the city of Obock, where UNHCR has set up the Markazi refugee camp. The Obock orphanage has been transformed into a refugee home and is currently sheltering hundreds of people.
LWF staff Fahima Ismail und Djibril Kadir (right) talking to Yemeni refugees in Obock. LWF has been working in Djibouti since 2009, assisting refugees from Somalia in Ali Addeh and Holl Holl camps.
Yemeni children and youth playing ball. This part of the camp is normally used for sports and recreation. LWB will implement education and support refugees with school material and staff.
Markazi refugee camp is located in a very dry and arid region. Living conditions are especially challenging for children, elderly and sick people.
LWF will need continued support to help the people in this situation.
