In the aftermath of the death of Hisham Al-Hakimi — a safety director detained and killed by Yemeni authorities in October 2023 — Britain's Charity Commission has issued a formal warning to Save the Children, concluding a two-year investigation into how the organization governed its Yemen office. The regulator found that weak oversight, unaddressed misconduct, and a culture of disillusionment left staff exposed in one of the world's most perilous humanitarian theaters. The case asks an enduring question of institutions that carry hope into dangerous places: who safeguards those who go to save
Save the Children hit with regulatory warning over Yemen staff safety failures
Hisham Al-Hakimi, safety and security director, died in October 2023 after detention by Yemeni authorities; another staff member currently detained; staff left disillusioned and marginalized by negative working culture.