Habibti Liverpool - supports Al-Sabeen Children's Hospital Sana'a Yemen

06/04/2026

Let us tell you a story: a story of love.

A married couple - both paediatric doctors - come from Yemen to study at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. They make lasting friendships with colleagues who become friends. The doctors are Dr. Najla Al-Sonboli and Dr. Nasher Al-Aghbari. They return to their work in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital.

War starts in Yemen in 2015, with an immediate impact on healthcare facilities. As the war continues, salaries for people working in the public sector - doctors, nurses, teachers, cleaners, transportation staff, among others - stop. Very quickly, people with the ability to leave, leave the country. Those who remain suffer increasingly from lack of accessible food supplies, access to drinkable water, and other basic necessities.

Dr. Najla and Dr. Nasher were offered opportunities to leave Yemen and work in safer locations. They decide that they will remain in Yemen and work with the babies, children, and parents in their care. Dr. Najla declares that she has to stay, as without her as the then lead at Al-Sabeen Maternal Hospital, as otherwise nobody else will stay.

Meanwhile, in Liverpool, Najla and Nasher's friends and colleagues begin to raise funds to support the work at Al-Sabeen Maternal Hospital. It is small amounts that achieve a lot; purchasing small pieces of equipment, medication for patients, paying for travel expenses for staff to get to work on a bus....

11 years later and.... there's still a group of supportive citizens here in Liverpool (and across the UK and worldwide) supporting the work of healthcare workers in now 3 public hospitals in Sana'a in Yemen. 100% of the money we send is used to support now 40 healthcare workers every month, pay for medications, investigations, and sometimes equipment. Every month, your support saves lives.

The clinical decisions about who is supported are made by qualified professionals in Yemen.The truth is that over 95% of patients and their families at the 3 hospitals are unable to pay for treatment.

The book above is a collection of verbatim accounts of survivors of the war in Yemen. It is devastating.

Those who know, know this kind of work depends on love.

Love ❤️

05/04/2026

Habibti Liverpool are so, so sad to hear of the death of Hanin Odeh; beloved daughter, sister of Dr Hamza Odeh, and sister in law of Dr. Nour Essale.

Hanin was an engineer and fashion designer from Jordan, of Palestinian heritage, and her passing has shocked many.

Hanin kindly donated some beautiful designs of hers for our fashion show, nearly 2 years ago, and her family met some of our trustees in Jordan around the same time. Thank you Hanin ❤️

انا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
Inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji'oon
Indeed we are from Allah and to him we will return

05/04/2026

We have a new crowdfunding link!

It's where you should go if you'd like to directly support the work of Habibti Liverpool in Yemen.

Setting up a regular donation can also be done at this link, and regular donations allow us to plan more effectively where the funds are allocated and who receives what.

Habibti Liverpool is currently supporting 40 nurses/healthcare workers across 3 of the public hospitals in Sana'a in Yemen. This means that experienced Yemeni staff can afford to come to work with some of the most vulnerable in that society - babies, children, and their Mums.

The link is below, reach out to us if you'd like help in making a regular donation.

Thank you everyone 😄❤️🥰

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/habibti-liverpool-2026?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcARAxaZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafxe8KdKlaWvMJUZ5byL_WKbkw8C6vM9SrIJUP3EIARKeETwNw40LpN4dV6vQ_aem_jAoThDlYlFVfmou_xNQZQQ

05/04/2026

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/habibti-liverpool-2026

Helloooooo,

We have a new crowdfunding link!

This is the link you can use when making a donation directly to support the work of Habibti_Liverpool in Yemen.

You can also set up a regular monthly payment using this link. Donating regularly allows us,to plan for how the funds will be used and who they will support.

Thanks everyone 😄

Solidarity fundraising for 3 hospitals in Sana'a: Al Sabeen, Al Thawra and Al Kuwait Hospitals.

23/03/2026

Marking 11 years since the beginning of the war in Yemen.

Remembering 150,000 people killed and a further 277,000 who have died from lack of food, water and access to medical treatment.



(Figures from UN)

21/03/2026

NEWS FLASH - target reached!

Remember the 'Pump it Up to 5k' challenge from late last year? It was a call to action to raise 5k to buy iv pumps, which are needed by the medical teams at Al-Sabeen, Al-Thawra and Al-Kuwait hospitals in Sana'a....

Led by Cat McCombs, one of the Habibti Liverpool volunteers, you lovely people supported an amazing bake sale at Granby Winter Garden on Cairns Street and Habibti's first ever 'Sip and Paint' event, also at GWG and also donated directly to the campaign.

The full 5k has been raised, and the iv pumps can now be purchased in Yemen, for immediate use in the hospital clinics.

Thank you to everyone who donated and participated!

If you'd like to support our work, which raises money for treatment for some of the most vulnerable patients - babies, Mums and children - in Yemen, please click on the link below;

https://shorturl.at/CmmZs

21/03/2026

Young Musicians for Peace gig! Raising money for Habibti_Liverpool and Medical Aid for Palestinians

Tickets available in our bio

Saturday 28th March 4-7pm at Ullet Road Unitarian Church.

What is it? It's live vocals and music played by some really talented young musicians, with a side order of refreshments and handcrafts on sale

Who is it for? Anyone and everyone, it's a friendly and accessible gig

Where is the money raised going? To Yemen to support healthcare workers at 3 hospitals in Sana'a in Yemen and for medicines.... and for the same for Palestinians in need of medical treatment in the West Bank and Gaza

Can I pay on the door? Yes!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

21/03/2026

17/03/2026

As we approach the last days of Ramadan, we'd like to thank everyone who has donated to support the work of Al-Sabeen, Al-Thawra and Al-Kuwait hospitals in Sana'a during this most blessed month 🤲🏽

Whether you've given zakat, joined one of our events , or shared our posts and stories, we thank you on behalf of the families who have received support.

Never forget that even the smallest donation can save a life 😘

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11/03/2026

These guys 😄😘