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In the Al-Basateen area of Aden, many displaced families live in a complex environment where they must rebuild their lives from scratch. Among them are Salman and Fatima, who fled Al-Hodeidah with their five children in search of safety. For this household, their 16-year-old son, Waseem, had become the sole breadwinner, working as a labourer unloading scrap metal to support his parents and siblings.<\/span><\/p>\n

In January 2025, the family\u2019s situation changed drastically when Waseem stepped on a hidden landmine buried within a shipment of scrap. The explosion caused severe injuries that resulted in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. Beyond the physical trauma, the accident had immediate and heavy consequences for the entire family. With Waseem no longer able to work, the household lost its only source of income, leading to accumulated rent debts and the constant threat of eviction. At the same time, Waseem struggled with significant psychological distress, becoming increasingly isolated and reluctant to leave his home.<\/span><\/p>\n

The journey toward recovery began in October 2025, when the family visited the INTERSOS Community Centre in Dar Saad, funded by the European Union. Our team implemented an integrated support plan, starting with psychological first aid and specialised sessions to help Waseem process the trauma and overcome his isolation. To provide the family with immediate stability, protection cash assistance was provided to cover their unpaid rent, securing their housing and removing the risk of homelessness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rebuild children\u2019s lives<\/b><\/h4>\n

A vital step in Waseem\u2019s rehabilitation was the fitting of a prosthetic leg. This medical support, combined with physical therapy, allowed him to regain his mobility and move almost normally, eventually giving him the confidence to leave the house again. Finally, to ensure the family\u2019s long-term security, Waseem was enrolled in an economic empowerment programme that provided him with a vocational opportunity suited to his health. This comprehensive approach\u2014combining psychological, financial, and medical aid\u2014has allowed Waseem to regain his self-confidence and helped his family achieve the stability they need to face the future with more security.<\/span><\/p>\n

INTERSOS Case Worker says:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cProviding support in areas hosting marginalised communities and Internally Displaced Persons, means addressing deeply interconnected protection challenges, where poverty, displacement, and exposure to risks such as child labour and explosive hazards profoundly shape children\u2019s lives and futures. Despite these challenges, delivering integrated psychosocial, medical, legal,\u00a0 protection, and economic support, remains crucial. Restoring dignity, and enabling children like Waseem to reclaim their sense of self and rebuild their lives with hope and resilience is fundamental.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This story is part of a broader intervention funded by the European Union, through which INTERSOS delivers integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and protection services across Yemen. As of March 2026, a total of <\/span>10,626<\/b> individuals have been reached with comprehensive protection services, including <\/span>1,319<\/b> individuals benefiting from case management (CP, GBV, and general protection), <\/span>1524 <\/b>individuals receiving psychosocial support, <\/span>162 <\/b>cases supported with specialised psychological care, <\/span>409 <\/b>beneficiaries accessing legal assistance, and <\/span>178 <\/b>households receiving protection cash support. In parallel, community-based awareness activities reached <\/span>4702 <\/b>individuals, strengthening the identification of vulnerable cases, of whom <\/span>2332 <\/b>were referred to appropriate services.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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