Yemen International Agency for Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sustainability Foundation to enhance capacity development. The agreement was signed by Mr. Rushdi Bamsood, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sustainability Foundation, and Mr. Zakaria Shaalan, Executive Director of the Yemeni International Development Agency in Turkey, alongside Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, Executive Director of the agency in Yemen. This agreement is part of the agency’s strategy to expand its operations both internally and externally by strengthening partnerships with local and international organizations, aimed at supporting development and economic empowerment programs.

Yemen International Agency for Development – Turkey has concluded the First Scientific Forum for Talented Students, with participation from leading scientists, academics, and both international and local institutions. The forum also featured a graduation ceremony for the first cohort of students from the Talent Development Program at the Master’s level.

The President of the Yemen International Agency for Development – Turkey, welcomed Mr. Abdullah Salem Abeh, the Executive Director of the Aoun Relief and Development Coalition – Yemen. The discussion focused on the educational and economic challenges in Yemen, with an emphasis on joint cooperation to improve the quality of education and community empowerment to achieve effective results.

As part of its ongoing efforts to support education, the Yemen International Agency for Development has commenced the construction of Owais Al-Qarni School in Marib Governorate. The project has successfully completed the first phase, which included excavation and foundation work.

The agency aims through this project to support students and provide a comprehensive educational environment to ensure the continuity of the educational process in the governorate.

The Gifted Talents Center, part of the Yemen International Agency for Development, has concluded its Community Leadership Empowerment Program, which lasted for three days. The program aimed to enhance the leadership skills of participants and develop their core competencies for effective community involvement.

The program began with a training session on effective communication skills led by Trainer Yasser Al-Sayed Omar. On the second day, Strategic Expert Engineer Shahab Al-Ariqi conducted a workshop titled “Essential Management Skills.” Al-Ariqi continued on the third day with a course on “Modern Management Skills.”

The program saw participation from student union leaders, reading club presidents, and youth initiative heads.

This morning, Sunday, a meeting was held at the headquarters of the Yemen International Agency for Development to open bids for the Oweis Al-Qarni School project.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the agency, the committee formed to select the best proposal, and representatives of 13 companies and contracting offices that submitted bids for the project.

The meeting was opened with a speech by Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, the director of the agency, who welcomed the attendees and explained the importance and objectives of the project. During the meeting, the bids for the project were opened, and the evaluation process was initiated by the relevant committee, according to the criteria and conditions specified in the project documents.

It is expected that the winning company for the project will be announced in the coming days. It is worth mentioning that the Oweis Al-Qarni School project is one of the educational projects to be implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development in Marib Governorate, aiming to provide a suitable educational environment for students in the region.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Jamal Qahtan, the director of programs and projects at the agency.

Funded by Kaaf Humanitarian, the Yemen International Agency for Development (YIAD) has inaugurated the Barhout School in Al-Sum District, Hadramout Governorate.
The school consists of five classrooms, an administration room, and two restrooms. It has the capacity to accommodate 400 students in two shifts.
This project comes as part of the Agency’s interventions in the education sector, and its commitment to sustainable projects that benefit future generations.

Yemen International Agency for Development held a closing session for students enrolled in the Tamkin English Language Learning Program. The session included a workshop to enhance the program, and students presented showcases demonstrating their linguistic abilities, competing for the title of the best speaker. Outstanding students in the program were also honored for the year 2023.

Under the supervision of the World Islamic Charitable Organization in Kuwait and with generous funding from the heirs of the Luluat Ahmed Albahar , the Yemen International Agency for Development inaugurated the Pearl of the Sea School in the governorate of Abyan.

This initiative is part of a continuous commitment to enhance the educational infrastructure and provide a stimulating learning environment for students. The school aims to deliver high-quality education and provide unique learning opportunities for the youth in the Abyan governorate.

Mr. Abdulwase Shadad, the Director of the Education Office, inaugurated the school bag and uniform distribution project at the Al-Hakimi Martyrs School in Taiz Governorate. This project is funded by the International Islamic Charitable Organization of Kuwait and implemented by the Yemeni International Development Agency. It aims to assist 106 orphaned students in the secondary stage in the city’s districts.

During the inauguration, Mr. Abdulwase Shadad emphasized the importance of such projects in supporting the education sector and encouraging students to continue their education while overcoming the obstacles they face. This is achieved by providing them with school bags and uniforms. He noted that projects like this have a significant impact on enhancing the motivation of students, especially orphans, to continue their learning.

On the other hand, Mr. Mohammed Nasser, the representative of the Yemeni International Development Agency, mentioned that this initiative is part of the agency’s educational interventions for the year 2023. The project aims to support and motivate orphans in the secondary stage for the current academic year.

It’s worth mentioning that the project includes the distribution of comprehensive school bags, school uniforms, and coverage of educational fees. Additionally, it involves the implementation of various specialized educational activities and programs to enhance the skills of orphans and motivate them to continue their educational journey.

The inauguration was attended by Mrs. Samiha Abu Al-Surur, the director of Al-Hakimi Martyrs School, and several teachers.