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.

Every day during Ramadan, acts of generosity come alive at the Ramadan Kitchen, where humanitarian efforts continue to prepare and distribute iftar meals to reach families in need.

The kitchen team prepares hundreds of meals daily, following an organized system that ensures timely delivery and high quality, so that meals reach beneficiaries before the evening call to prayer.

This initiative targets a broad group of fasting individuals, particularly those in camps and areas with the greatest need. Iftar meals play a vital role in alleviating daily hardships and providing basic food security throughout the holy month.

Organizers emphasized that the sustainability of these efforts heavily relies on the support of donors, noting that even a small contribution can provide an entire family with an iftar meal, creating meaningful impact and joy.

The Ramadan Kitchen serves as a living model of organized humanitarian work, integrating the efforts of volunteers and supporters to reach the largest possible number of beneficiaries, achieving tangible and sustainable humanitarian impact.

As part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable families, iftar meals were distributed to families living in camps. This initiative was implemented as part of broader humanitarian activities aimed at supporting fasting individuals and meeting their basic needs during the holy month of Ramadan.

The campaign targeted a number of families facing extremely difficult living conditions and severe shortages in food resources, making it challenging for them to secure daily iftar meals. The initiative helped ease their burden and brought a sense of relief and dignity to the beneficiaries.

Organizers emphasized that such interventions come as a direct response to the increasing humanitarian needs within the camps and reflect the spirit of solidarity and compassion that is especially evident during Ramadan.

They also highlighted that the continuation of such initiatives relies heavily on the support of donors, noting that even a small contribution can make a significant difference by providing an iftar meal for an entire family.

This initiative is part of a broader series of humanitarian activities aimed at strengthening food security and delivering direct assistance to families in need, contributing to reducing the severity of the humanitarian crisis and creating a sustainable positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen humanitarian cooperation and expand effective partnerships, the Yemen International Agency for Development received a delegation from ACTED. The meeting reflected shared visions aimed at advancing humanitarian and development work in Yemen, particularly in Marib Governorate, which is witnessing a growing need for sustainable humanitarian interventions.

The ACTED delegation included Mr. Jihad Al-Hadrami, Director of the organization, and Mr. Saeed Nasser, Head of Relations and Coordination in Marib. They were received by the Executive Director of the Agency, Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, along with several staff members, in an atmosphere characterized by mutual understanding and a shared commitment to building strategic partnerships that serve local communities.

During the meeting, the Agency presented its key humanitarian and development programs, covering sectors such as education, health, food security, and economic empowerment. The discussion also highlighted recent achievements and the challenges facing humanitarian work under current conditions.

Both parties discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation by developing coordination mechanisms and exchanging expertise, contributing to the implementation of high-quality projects with sustainable impact that meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups and align with future priorities.

The two sides emphasized the importance of building qualitative partnerships based on integration and unified efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian interventions and achieve more comprehensive and sustainable responses amid growing humanitarian challenges.

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 communities and support sustainable development.