Ravaged by war, Yemen is facing a humanitarian crisis
More than 1,500 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff support or work at 30 medical centres throughout the devastated country
But medics need medical supplies
Widespread armed conflict means movement is severely restricted and few supply routes remain
One is the rough crossing over the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti
06/09/2016 Angelique Karsas, Logistics Specialist, MSF:
“In my work, the most important thing is to do this trip between Djibouti and Aden to be able to bring supplies. As you know most of the time we don’t have airplanes, but the most important thing is to help people.”
Djibouti to Aden
Distance: 136 Miles
Duration: 12-13 hours depending on weather
Eight times a month, MSF makes the long journey, transporting vital supplies and manpower
Since March 2015, MSF has delivered 1,761 tonnes of medical supplies to help Yemeni patients
MSF is working in hospitals and supporting medical facilities across the north and south of Yemen
Taiz, Aden, Al-Dhale’, Saada, Amran, Hajjah, Ibb and Sanaa
In Yemen, MSF only uses private donations and no government funding
Music: “AM TRANS”BY PODINGTON BEAR
Writer/Editor: Leila Molana-Allen
Camera: AbdelHalim AbdAllah & Malak Shaher