The Yemen International Agency for Development has announced the opening of applications for undergraduate scholarships at Al-Bukhary University in Malaysia for the 2026–2027 academic year, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the education sector and expand access to quality higher education opportunities for Yemeni youth.

These scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Yemen International Agency for Development, Al-Bukhary University, and Insan Association Malaysia. The initiative aims to enable Yemeni high school graduates to pursue higher education in an international academic environment that enhances their academic and personal skills and prepares them to contribute effectively to the development of their communities.

The scholarship offers a wide range of academic programs that meet labor market demands and development needs, including Business Administration and its specializations, Economics, Social Development, Islamic Finance, Political Science and International Relations, Education, Media and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, and Information Technology with a specialization in Cybersecurity.

The program provides several educational and living benefits for accepted students, including full tuition fee coverage throughout the bachelor’s degree program, free on-campus accommodation and meals, and study in a fully English-language international learning environment.

The agency has outlined a number of eligibility requirements, including obtaining a high school certificate with a minimum score of 75%, being under the age of 20 at the time of application, demonstrating a good command of English, and not being enrolled in any other university.

The Yemen International Agency for Development invited interested applicants to complete their applications and submit the required documents within the specified timeline. The application deadline is 30 May 2026, while the names of nominated students for university registration will be announced on 30 June 2026.

The agency emphasized that this initiative reflects its vision of investing in education as one of the most important pillars of sustainable development. It seeks to provide Yemeni youth with access to distinguished higher education opportunities that enhance their academic and professional capabilities and open broader horizons for their future.

The Yemen International Agency for Development implemented a food basket distribution project targeting some of the most vulnerable families in Yemen as part of its humanitarian interventions aimed at strengthening food security and alleviating difficult living conditions.

The project comes at a time when many families are facing growing economic challenges and increasing financial pressures, making the provision of basic necessities essential to reducing the impact of food insecurity and supporting social stability.

The food baskets provided under the project represent direct support for beneficiary families, containing essential food items that help meet part of their daily needs and assist them in coping with ongoing hardships.

The Yemen International Agency for Development emphasized that this intervention is part of a series of ongoing humanitarian initiatives targeting the most vulnerable groups. The agency noted that humanitarian work extends beyond emergency response to building effective partnerships that ensure the continuity and sustainability of support.

The agency also expressed its appreciation to the Good Way Foundation – Türkiye for its generous support, which contributed to the implementation of the project and helped reach families in need. Such partnerships, the agency noted, enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions and expand their impact on the ground.

The Yemen International Agency for Development reaffirmed its commitment to continuing humanitarian and development programs aimed at improving living conditions and strengthening the resilience of the most vulnerable communities across Yemen.

In a new humanitarian step reflecting strong cooperation in supporting the education sector, the “Mulhim School” was inaugurated in Marib Governorate. The school aims to provide a safe and suitable learning environment for displaced students, ensuring the continuity of education despite the ongoing challenges in the country.

The project was implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development, with generous support from the Mulhim Volunteer Team. It aims to provide educational opportunities for the most vulnerable groups and enable students to continue their academic journey and build their future.

Mulhim School represents an important addition to the education sector in Marib, facilitating the integration of displaced students into the education system and reducing pressure on existing schools, while also providing a more organized and safe learning environment.

The project targets students at risk of dropping out, offering them a real opportunity to return to school and helping reduce dropout rates.

Officials emphasized that this initiative is a model of strong cooperation between humanitarian and volunteer organizations and highlighted that education is a cornerstone of sustainable development.

The project is part of a series of humanitarian interventions aimed at supporting the education system in Yemen and providing students with a better future.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance education opportunities and support displaced students in Yemen, the Yemen International Agency for Development launched an education support project in Marib Governorate for displaced secondary school students. The project is held under the patronage of the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Marib, Sheikh Sultan bin Ali Al-Arada, and funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the International Islamic Relief Organization through the “STEP” program.

The project targets 1,000 male and female students from Marib, Taiz, Hodeidah, and Shabwa governorates. It comes within humanitarian and development interventions aimed at enabling vulnerable groups to continue their education and ensuring the continuity of the learning process despite the challenges facing the education sector in displacement areas.

The initiative provides students with modern tablet devices connected to an integrated supervisory and educational system, enabling academic performance tracking and enhanced interaction with educational content. This contributes to improving academic achievement and strengthening students’ digital and language skills.

The project also aims to reduce school dropout rates by providing modern learning tools that support students in continuing their education in a more stable and flexible environment, while enhancing their educational and cognitive development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development emphasized that this project aligns with its vision of prioritizing education as a humanitarian and development priority, noting that investing in displaced and orphaned children’s education is a key step toward sustainable development.

As part of ongoing efforts to support the education sector and strengthen educational infrastructure in Marib Governorate, the Deputy Governor of Marib inaugurated today the “Tariq Al-Khair School” project in Al-Wadi District. The inauguration was attended by a delegation from the Tariq Al-Khair Foundation – Türkiye, with the project funded by the foundation and implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development.

This new educational project is part of interventions aimed at improving the educational environment and providing better learning opportunities for students in targeted areas, contributing to reducing challenges facing the education process and enhancing its stability.

During the inauguration ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Marib praised the importance of this project, noting that it represents a valuable addition to the governorate’s educational infrastructure. He emphasized that such projects directly support education and provide a suitable learning environment for students, especially under the current conditions in the country.

The ceremony concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuing support for educational projects and expanding interventions to meet community needs and sustainably develop the education sector.

The Yemen International Agency for Development continues its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of needy families and enhance access to safe water sources by implementing a drinking water distribution project in targeted areas. This initiative is carried out under the “Water for Life” projects, aiming to provide clean drinking water and improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups.

This humanitarian intervention comes in response to the increasing demand for water in several regions. The project contributes to reducing the hardships faced by families struggling to access clean and safe drinking water, particularly amid ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges.

The “Water for Life” project aims to enhance water security for beneficiary families and provide a sustainable water source. This has a positive impact on public health and helps reduce waterborne diseases. It also alleviates the living burden on families by ensuring regular access to water for those most in need.

Efforts are ongoing to expand the scope of these projects to reach more families and regions, as part of initiatives aimed at strengthening humanitarian response and achieving a sustainable impact in the water sector.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen humanitarian work and meet the needs of the most vulnerable, the Yemen International Agency for Development, with generous support from Kaaf Humanitarian – Bahrain, implemented a project to distribute food baskets to needy families.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to provide basic necessities to families facing difficult living conditions, helping to alleviate daily burdens and ensure a minimum level of food security.

The distribution process reached a large number of families, who received food baskets containing essential items, delivering direct support and creating a tangible humanitarian impact in their daily lives.

Project officials emphasized that such initiatives respond to urgent needs and reflect the spirit of social solidarity and humanitarian cooperation. They also highlighted that the continuity of these efforts relies on institutional and individual support, noting that every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real difference in the life of a needy family.

This project is part of a series of humanitarian initiatives carried out by the Yemen International Agency for Development in partnership with supporting entities, aiming to create a sustainable impact and enhance community resilience in facing humanitarian crises.

Families and children experienced moments full of joy and happiness during the Eid gift distribution events organized by the Yemen International Agency for Development, with generous support from Al-Firdous Charity – France.

The events included gift distribution to children along with various recreational activities, aiming to bring smiles to their faces and create a festive atmosphere, especially for children in the most vulnerable areas.

Organizers emphasized that this initiative aims to strengthen the spirit of giving and social solidarity. They also highlighted the importance of supporting children and local communities during festive occasions, reflecting the Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to providing continuous and direct assistance to the most vulnerable groups.

This event is part of a series of humanitarian initiatives conducted by the agency in collaboration with international partners, aiming to provide both material and moral support to children and achieve a lasting positive impact in their lives.

The Yemen International Agency for Development, in collaboration with its partners, brought moments of joy and happiness to children through the #EidClothing project. Children received new Eid clothes, which filled their hearts with delight and brought smiles to their faces.

This project is part of the agency’s humanitarian initiatives aimed at strengthening social solidarity and supporting families in need. It especially focused on children in the most vulnerable areas, offering them a unique Eid experience that reflects the values of giving and care for the youngest members of society.

Project organizers emphasized that the success of this initiative relies on effective partnerships and support from contributing organizations. They highlighted that every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in children’s lives and enriches their Eid experience.

The Yemen International Agency for Development continues to implement humanitarian initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of children and the most vulnerable families, providing direct and sustainable support to achieve a meaningful and lasting impact on the community.

The #IftarForFastingFamilies campaign for this year’s Ramadan concluded successfully after a series of humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable families and providing iftar meals across camps and areas with the greatest need.

The campaign culminated with the distribution of the final iftar meal, generously funded by the Hayr Way Foundation, reaffirming the spirit of generosity and solidarity that characterized the campaign throughout the holy month. The initiative brought joy to beneficiaries and helped alleviate the daily burdens of the most vulnerable families.

Organizers emphasized that this achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of institutions and individuals. They noted that every contribution, no matter how small, creates a significant impact on the lives of beneficiary families and provides a meaningful humanitarian experience during Ramadan.

The #IftarForFastingFamilies campaign stands as a living example of organized humanitarian work, combining community efforts with institutional support to deliver direct food assistance and achieve sustainable impact in the lives of those in need.