As part of its efforts to enhance community awareness and link academic excellence with humanitarian responsibility, the Yemen International Agency for Development, through the Outstanding Students Care Project, organized a meaningful humanitarian initiative in Aden Governorate. The initiative included a visit by project students to the Children’s Blood Diseases and Oncology Center.

The visit aimed to learn about the conditions of child patients and gain insight into the healthcare services provided, while also bringing joy and emotional support to the children through direct interaction and humanitarian activities that reflect the values of solidarity and social cohesion.

During the visit, students of the Outstanding Students Care Project expressed their solidarity with the children and their families, emphasizing the importance of providing psychological and moral support. They highlighted the positive impact such support has in easing the children’s suffering and boosting their morale throughout the treatment journey.

The Yemen International Agency for Development stated that this initiative falls within its broader vision of building well-rounded outstanding students who combine academic excellence with a strong sense of social responsibility, while instilling values of compassion and humanitarian work among young people.

The agency further noted that the Outstanding Students Care Project goes beyond academic support, aiming to prepare a conscious generation capable of engaging positively with societal issues and contributing effectively to addressing humanitarian and development challenges.

The Yemen International Agency for Development continues to implement educational and community-based initiatives across several governorates, as part of well-planned strategies aimed at empowering youth, strengthening their role in serving society, and contributing to a more cohesive and aware future.

As part of its efforts to strengthen its development presence and expand regional partnerships, the Executive Director of the Turkey Office of the Yemen International Agency for Development, Mr. Zakaria Shaalan, participated in the Kaf Humanitarian Conference, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the attendance of experts, decision-makers, and leaders in humanitarian and development work from various countries.

The conference discussed the future of humanitarian action and the non-profit sector, and ways to enhance their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on transforming humanitarian work from temporary relief initiatives into sustainable development projects that create long-term impact within beneficiary communities.

Participants also reviewed a range of innovations and promising opportunities in the fields of zakat and endowments, digital transformation, and social investment, highlighting their importance as key tools for maximizing development impact and improving the efficiency and sustainability of charitable work.

On the sidelines of the conference, Mr. Zakaria Shaalan visited Mr. Tareq Taha Al-Sheikh, Executive Director for Development Affairs at Kaf Association, where discussions were held on prospects for joint cooperation and strengthening partnerships to implement high-quality development projects targeting the most vulnerable groups and achieving sustainable impact.

This participation and visit come within the vision of the Yemen International Agency for Development to enhance regional development partnerships, expand cooperation with active institutions in the fields of humanitarian work and sustainable development, facilitate the exchange of expertise, develop development practices, and achieve tangible outcomes that serve targeted communities.

This visit reaffirms the Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve and develop communities.

As part of the activities of the Excellence Support Project, the Yemen International Agency for Development implemented a series of training and capacity-building programs targeting male and female students from four Yemeni governorates, in line with its efforts to support quality education and develop human capacities.

These programs aimed to enhance participants’ academic and personal skills, strengthen their capabilities across various fields, and enable them to achieve creativity and excellence, helping them perform more effectively throughout their educational and life journeys.

The training programs covered a range of key topics, including creative thinking skills, personal development, time management, teamwork, as well as leadership and effective communication skills. These components contribute to preparing a well-balanced and aware generation capable of facing different challenges with confidence and competence.

The Yemen International Agency for Development emphasized that the implementation of these programs aligns with its vision to nurture promising talents, invest in young minds as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development, and serve as a key driver for community advancement.

The Agency also noted that the Excellence Support Project is considered one of its strategic educational initiatives, given its direct impact on supporting outstanding students, motivating them to maintain excellence, and opening broader horizons for achieving their future aspirations.

The Yemen International Agency for Development continues to implement educational and capacity-building programs across several governorates through well-planned initiatives aimed at developing human capacities, enhancing access to quality education, and contributing to building a better future for upcoming generations.

This visit reaffirms the commitment of the Yemen International Agency for Development to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding areas of cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve the community and support its development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development, under the patronage of Pure Hands Organization, launched a project to distribute school bags and school uniforms to 2,125 orphaned children in Marib Governorate. This initiative comes as part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to support the education sector and enhance access to education for orphaned children.

During the launch event, the Deputy Governor of Marib, Dr. Abdrabboh Muftah, emphasized that such initiatives play an effective role in strengthening care for orphans and easing the economic burdens faced by families. He noted that providing essential school supplies enables students to continue their education in a more stable environment.

For his part, the Deputy Director of the Yemen International Agency for Development, Dr. Jamal Qahtan, explained that this project is part of a series of strategic initiatives implemented by the Agency to support the education sector. These initiatives include school construction, distribution of school bags, educational sponsorships, and academic scholarships, contributing to improving the quality of education and expanding access, particularly for the most vulnerable groups.

Meanwhile, the Education Cluster Representative, Eng. Mohammed Al-Riyashi, expressed his appreciation to the Yemen International Agency for Development and Pure Hands Organization for their continued efforts in supporting education and caring for orphans, stressing the importance of partnerships between humanitarian organizations and local institutions in enhancing the sustainability of educational interventions.

The launch event was attended by a number of officials and education professionals, including Abdulaziz Al-Bakri, Deputy Director of the Education Office; Salem Adlan, Education Officer at the Executive Unit; Yasser Al-Haidari, NGO Coordinator at the Education Office; and Abdulaziz Buais, Director of the Pure Hands Office in Marib.

This initiative aligns with the vision of the Yemen International Agency for Development to empower orphans through education, support their psychological and social stability, and contribute to building a generation capable of facing challenges and actively participating in community development.

This visit reaffirms the commitment of the Yemen International Agency for Development to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding areas of cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve the community and support its development.

As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the most vulnerable groups, the Yemen International Agency for Development implemented a relief intervention by distributing 350 food baskets to breadwinner-less families in the City and Al-Wadi districts of Marib Governorate. This intervention aimed to ease the living burdens faced by these families amid difficult economic conditions.

The intervention comes in response to growing humanitarian needs and seeks to strengthen food security for the most vulnerable households. The distributed food baskets were carefully prepared to meet the basic needs of beneficiary families, contributing to an improvement in their living conditions, even if temporarily.

The humanitarian intervention also included teachers in Marib Governorate, as the Agency distributed 450 food baskets to teachers in support of their livelihood stability, in recognition of their vital role in sustaining the education process, and to help them cope with current economic and living challenges.

The Yemen International Agency for Development affirmed that these activities fall within its humanitarian programs aimed at alleviating the suffering of those in need and improving their daily living conditions, particularly in light of the exceptional circumstances facing the country, with a focus on the most affected groups.

The Agency continues to implement relief interventions in several governorates, in line with its humanitarian vision to support community stability, strengthen the resilience of families and teachers, and contribute to building communities that are more capable of withstanding crises.

This visit reaffirms the commitment of the Yemen International Agency for Development to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding areas of cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve the community and support its development.

NAS Community Support Association, in cooperation with the Yemen International Agency for Development, organized a specialized training workshop on governance in humanitarian organizations. The workshop was implemented as part of joint efforts aimed at strengthening institutional performance and enhancing the capacity of professionals working in the humanitarian sector.

The workshop was delivered by Dr. Abdulwasi’ Al-Wasi’i, Secretary-General of NAS Community Support Association. It addressed the core concepts of good governance and highlighted its importance in improving the quality of humanitarian work, strengthening trust between institutions and beneficiary communities, and achieving institutional sustainability while maximizing development impact.

The workshop focused on several key themes, including principles of transparency and accountability, sound decision-making mechanisms, and the importance of clear organizational structures. It also reviewed best practices and practical experiences that contribute to improving the administrative and financial efficiency of humanitarian organizations.

Interactive discussions were held among participants, during which experiences were exchanged and challenges facing humanitarian organizations in applying governance standards were examined. Participants also explored ways to overcome these challenges in order to enhance the quality of implemented programs and projects, and to strengthen the confidence of partners and donors.

This workshop is part of a series of activities and programs implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development, in line with its vision to build the capacities of humanitarian sector professionals and enable institutions to adopt good governance standards, thereby serving target communities more effectively and efficiently.

Organizers emphasized the importance of continuing such specialized training programs, given their significant role in advancing humanitarian work, strengthening institutional performance, and achieving sustainable impact that positively reflects on beneficiary communities.

This visit reaffirms the commitment of the Yemen International Agency for Development to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding areas of cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve the community and support its development.