Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, the Director of the Yemeni International Development Agency – Yemen, visited the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) in the capital, Amman. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Hussein Al-Shibli, the Secretary-General of the charity organization. During the meeting, they discussed the humanitarian situation in Yemen and explored ways to enhance humanitarian and developmental cooperation between the two entities.

The visit focused on reviewing the distinguished roles played by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization within and outside the kingdom. Dr. Al-Shibli provided a comprehensive overview of the humanitarian projects and initiatives implemented by the organization and their positive impact on local and regional conditions.

Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, in turn, presented an overview of the challenging humanitarian conditions in Yemen due to multiple crises and emphasized the role of the Yemeni International Development Agency in providing support and assistance to the affected and implementing development projects in various fields.

The meeting addressed the future prospects of cooperation between the agency and the organization. They exchanged views on available opportunities to strengthen collaboration in development areas. Both parties emphasized the importance of enhancing the partnership to maximize benefits for those in need.

The visit concluded with Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization for the warm reception and efforts dedicated to supporting humanitarian and developmental causes in the region. He affirmed the readiness of the Yemeni International Development Agency to reinforce future cooperation and achieve more humanitarian achievements in Yemen.

“The Yemeni International Development Agency – Turkey organized a training course in the field of Artificial Intelligence and web design, attended by a number of university students. The course covered various concepts related to Artificial Intelligence, and participants expressed their benefit from the excellent experiences provided during the course. The course also presented innovative ways to use smart technologies and Artificial Intelligence in daily life, which will have an impact on facilitating and improving their performance in various academic disciplines.

This course is part of the Yemeni International Development Agency’s commitment to empower youth by providing them with the knowledge and necessary skills for their educational and professional lives.”

“Upon the recommendation of the relevant committee for non-governmental organizations at the United Nations, the Yemeni International Development Agency has been granted special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. This step aims to enhance the agency’s presence on the international stage and facilitate its active participation in United Nations events and conferences, in addition to collaboration with the subsidiary bodies of the Economic and Social Council and the Human Rights Council.”

The Yemeni International Development Agency concluded the “Partners for Yemen” conference in Istanbul on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The conference brought together more than 227 international and local organizations, entities, and prominent individuals involved in humanitarian and development work from various countries, including Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, the United Kingdom, Algeria, France, Germany, Canada, Jordan, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

The “Partners for Yemen” conference, held over two days on July 26 and 27, was sponsored by several partners and institutions, including the World Islamic Charity Organization (Kuwait), World Humanitarian Action, the Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Humanitarian Access Organization, and the Charitable Development Association (Kuwait), and the Union of Civil Society Organizations in the Islamic World.

The conference was attended by prominent figures from the official side representing the Yemeni Republic, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training, and the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Turkey. Non-official participants represented notable international institutions in humanitarian work.

The conference addressed various issues related to the humanitarian situation in Yemen, aiming to shed light on the current humanitarian situation, the damages caused by the war, and its impacts on Yemen’s present and future. It focused on education and the humanitarian situation, emphasizing emergency responses to Yemen, urgent and essential humanitarian projects in the short and medium term.

The conference extensively discussed education as a crucial aspect, covering topics such as the Yemeni education crisis, solutions, the reality of education for the most vulnerable groups in Yemen, Yemeni education as a development incubator, and notable humanitarian contributions to education in Yemen.

On the humanitarian front, the conference discussed the role of non-governmental organizations in Yemen’s development, the future of humanitarian work in Yemen, and the dimensions and challenges of international humanitarian work in the future.

The conference concluded by highlighting the symbols and pioneers of humanitarian work in Yemen in appreciation of their efforts. It also reviewed the closing statement and recommendations based on the workshops held during the conference’s proceedings.

“The Director of the Education Office in Al-Jawf, Dr. Mohammed Saleh Mohsen, and the Director of the Yemeni International Development Agency, Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Salami, signed an agreement at the agency’s headquarters in Marib for the handover of the sites for the mobile schools project for displaced persons in the camps located in the Rayyan area, east of Al-Jawf Governorate.

The project includes the construction of three schools, each containing four classrooms equipped with school furniture, school administration facilities, and bathrooms. It is expected that 1,200 students, who have been deprived of education for three years since the displacement wave that occurred in Al-Jawf in early March 2020, will benefit from the schools.”

“Yesterday, a delegation from the Yemeni International Development Agency visited the earthquake-affected areas in southern Turkey, led by Dr. Abdulraqib Abad, the agency’s president, and Mr. Waeam Al-Hadini, the agency’s general manager. The delegation was briefed on the efforts of the agency’s field team, led by Mr. Zakaria Shalan, the director of the Turkey office, in the Adiyaman and Diyarbakir provinces for more than ten consecutive days. The delegation also met with several Turkish official authorities, religious affairs representatives, and civil society institutions to coordinate and explore sustainable collaboration methods to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake.”

The Yemeni International Development Agency, the Yemen office, and the Communication Foundation for Human Development signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction project of Al-Aqili School, funded by the Al-Aqili family endowment and supervised by Al-Rahma International Society in the State of Kuwait. Percentage of children who are out of school. These efforts come within the framework of supporting the brothers in the sisterly State of Kuwait in supporting the Yemeni people and helping them to overcome the current crisis.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdel-Salam Al-Salami, Executive Director of the Agency, and Mr. Obaid Omar Obaid, Director of the Office of the Communication Foundation in Marib, in the presence of Brother Dr. Jamal Qahtan, Director of Projects Management by the Agency, and Brother Dr. Abdullah Al-Juri, Director of the Alliances and Partnerships Department.

The President of the Yemeni International Development Agency, Dr. Abdul-Raqeeb Abbad, received His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen, Major General Muhammad Salih Tariq, at the Agency’s headquarters in Istanbul. The ambassador praised the great and proactive efforts exerted by the agency through various development projects.
The two sides also discussed the importance of strengthening coordination between Yemeni institutions and organizations, and working to unify efforts to support those affected by the earthquake that struck southern Turkey.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Weam Al-Din Al-Hudaini, Director General of the Agency, and Mr. Talal Jamil, the media attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Ankara.

“With the supervision of the Charitable Development Association in Kuwait and funding from the heirs of Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Judaimi, may he rest in peace, the Yemeni International Development Agency inaugurated the Abdulrahman Al-Judaimi School for Displaced Students in the Sky neighborhood of Marib – Al-Meel area, Marib Governorate. The inauguration was held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Education and Director of the Education Office in the governorate.

During the opening ceremony, the education official at the Executive Unit for Displaced Persons in Marib, Ali Matir, noted that the school would work to reintegrate hundreds of displaced students, both boys and girls, who dropped out of school due to the lack of a school in the neighborhood.

Mrs. Beirut Al-Muflahi, the coordinator of the Education Cluster at OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs), praised the role of the agency in implementing this project, which she considers a success story in all its dimensions, especially given the current circumstances.

It’s worth mentioning that the school consists of 4 classrooms, an administrative room, and two restrooms. The school aims to serve up to 400 students in both morning and evening shifts.

The opening ceremony was attended by Mrs. Beirut Al-Muflahi, the coordinator of the Education Cluster in Marib and Al-Jawf governorates, Mr. Ali Matir, the education official at the Executive Unit for Displaced Persons in Marib, Dr. Jamal Qahtan, the Director of Programs and Projects at the agency, and a large number of parents, guardians, and community leaders.

This project is part of the activities and projects of the Yemeni International Development Agency and its interventions in the field of education across Yemen, aiming to support access to education for all displaced and war-affected individuals.”

About the program:

The Yemeni International Agency for Development – Turkey is launching the “Tamkeen Project”, which is an integrated course for the rehabilitation of young men and women by providing an advanced qualification program, starting with the English language, with the aim of obtaining a certificate (TOEFL) or (IELTS) and leading to professional and administrative skills needed by the labor market, with the support of the Commission. International Islamic Charity, in cooperation with the English Castle Institute.

Conditions for joining the program grant:

1. The applicant must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, with a minimum average of 80%.
2. The age of the applicant should not exceed 40 years.
3. The applicant for the scholarship must be fully dedicated to studying the intensive program.
4. The applicant undertakes to complete the study program until its end.
5. The applicant for the program should submit a financial guarantee at the rate of 20% of the scholarship seat fees that will be returned to him at the end of the program, or a solidarity guarantee from a sponsor accepted by the agency.
6. After being accepted, the applicant is required to sign a contract with the agency.
7. The applicant must pass the personal interview successfully.

Submission guidelines:

1. You must ensure that all data are filled out correctly.
2. Ensure that the attached data and documents match.
3. The required documents must be attached in pdf format.
4. The number of seats specified for the in-person study system is the highest percentage of the online system.
5. Attaching previous certificates in studying English to support the acceptance rate.
6. Applications will be evaluated and those accepted will be contacted.
7. The application link will be closed on: 22.12.2022

You can register by clicking on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFtgxXvhZBxUSNCOU60dh3qlHaelxuqHXUCzLIhK4dY0rUUA/closedform