Protecting Children and the Elderly from Freezing Winter Cold
With temperatures plunging below freezing across the high plateau of Dhamar Governorate, Yemen Relief Organization carried out its annual winterization campaign, delivering thermal survival kits to vulnerable households without indoor heating.
Package Contents
- Thermal Blankets: Distributing 4,000 double-layered high-density polyester blankets engineered for alpine climates.
- Children Winter Apparel: Heavy hooded winter coats, sweaters, beanies, gloves, and thick socks distributed to 5,000 children.
- Thermal Floor Liners: Insulating foam floor sheets preventing ground cold permeation inside unpaved dwellings.
This timely support prevented severe respiratory infections among infants and elderly residents throughout the peak cold spell.
