Shelter Cluster Factsheet for Q2 2025 (April - June 2025)

SITUATION & UPDATES

• The Shelter Cluster has concluded its fund mapping exercise. Results show that $24 million has been secured to date—representing 14% of the total 2025 funding requirement. However, OCHA’s Financial Tracking System (FTS) currently reflects only $12.9 million due to underreporting by some partners.

• A new Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) has been formed following a call for expressions of interest. The newly constituted SAG includes 12 organizations representing a balanced mix of actors: 5 national NGOs, 4 international NGOs, 2 UN agencies, and 1 RCRC Movement member.

• A new sub-national Shelter Cluster coordinator has been appointed in Marib, introduced to partners to support localized coordination efforts.

• An advocacy note on the Common Pipeline has been issued. Emergency stock levels remain critically low following heavy distributions during the last rainy season and ongoing funding constraints. Several partners have closed warehouses, severely impacting the capacity to respond to new emergencies.

ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

• As of June 2025, the Shelter Cluster has reached approximately 88,000 individuals, including IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable host communities. This accounts for 5% of the overall annual target. While 14% of the required funding has been secured (per the fund mapping exercise), a significant portion of this funding is linked to the 2024 and 2025 first standard allocations and remains either pending implementation or undisbursed.

• One Cluster member has expressed interest in piloting the Cluster’s proposed cooking stove initiative. A small batch of stoves will be procured and tested to assess their suitability for broader use.

• There has been a notable increase in fire incidents and eviction cases, particularly in Marib governorate. A total of 109 households (99 fire-affected, 10 evicted) were identified as in need of immediate support. All cases were referred to the implementing partner BCHR for emergency response.

GAPS / CHALLENGES:

• Critical gaps in emergency stock availability continue to hamper timely response efforts. The depletion of the Common Pipeline and closure of partner warehouses limit operational capacity.

• Persistent underreporting to the Financial Tracking System (FTS) impairs financial visibility and limits evidence-based advocacy for resource mobilization.

• Shelter needs triggered by fire incidents and forced evictions are increasing, especially in Marib, requiring stronger preventive measures and flexible emergency mechanisms.

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