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.

The Yemen International Agency for Development signed today a partnership and cooperation agreement with Noor Al-Ibda’a Foundation for Development in Abyan Governorate, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and support joint development initiatives.

The agreement was signed on behalf of Noor Al-Ibda’a Foundation for Development by its Chairman, Mr. Osama Mohammed Sameeh, and on behalf of the Yemen International Agency for Development by its Executive Director, Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Sallami, in the presence of the Agency’s Director of Programs, Director of Partnerships and Fundraising, and a number of specialists from both sides.

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in development and humanitarian fields, promote the exchange of expertise, and implement joint programs and projects that contribute to community service and the achievement of sustainable development, based on principles of transparency and institutional work.

Both parties emphasized the importance of this partnership in unifying efforts and expanding the scope of joint action, thereby strengthening development impact and supporting the achievement of the strategic objectives of both institutions.

The signing of this agreement comes within the Yemen International Agency for Development’s approach to building effective partnerships with national institutions, supporting the development process, and reinforcing the role of institutional work within the community.

This step 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 community development and growth.

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.

In a significant move reflecting its credibility and trust, the Yemen International Agency for Development (YIAD) has been accredited as a qualified partner with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF), solidifying its position among the leading national organizations active in the field of humanitarian work in Yemen.

This accreditation recognizes the agency’s commitment to governance and transparency standards, as well as its efficiency in managing and implementing humanitarian and development projects across Yemen.

Moreover, it represents an important milestone in enhancing YIAD’s presence and expanding its capacity to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable groups, contributing to creating a tangible and sustainable impact.