As part of its efforts to expand its partnership network and strengthen humanitarian and development work, the Yemen International Agency for Development paid a visit to Umda Association. During the meeting, both sides discussed opportunities for joint cooperation and prospects for coordination in implementing sustainable development initiatives and projects.

The discussions addressed ways to enhance areas of collaboration, exchange expertise and perspectives, and support programs aimed at improving the living conditions of beneficiary communities, while increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian and development interventions across various sectors.

Both parties emphasized the importance of building strategic partnerships based on integration and continuous coordination, contributing to the unification of efforts, expanding initiatives that respond to the needs of vulnerable groups, and creating a positive and sustainable impact on local communities.

They also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between humanitarian and development organizations and exploring new opportunities to implement quality projects that support development pathways and improve the quality of life of targeted beneficiaries.

This visit reaffirms the Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to building strategic relationships with various institutions, expanding areas of cooperation, and working toward common goals that serve communities and contribute to sustainable development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development is participating in the KolaborasIP International Forum 2025 held in Indonesia, showcasing its key development and humanitarian projects and strengthening international cooperation opportunities in the field of sustainable development.

The Agency’s participation in the forum aims to exchange experiences and highlight its efforts in supporting the humanitarian and developmental sectors, with a focus on education, health, economic empowerment, and humanitarian response. The Agency is also striving to build strategic partnerships with international organizations, contributing to enhancing the impact of its projects and achieving sustainable development that meets the needs of affected communities.

KolaborasIP Forum is one of the most prominent international platforms that brings together development stakeholders. It provides the Yemen International Agency for Development with an opportunity to expand its global partnerships and enhance its presence in efforts aimed at improving living conditions in the most needy communities.

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As part of enhancing international and local cooperation in the development fields, the Yemen International Agency for Development hosted representatives of organizations participating in the conference organized by the International Forum for Development Organizations under the title “International Partnerships and Alliances for Financing Development Interventions in Crisis and Conflict Areas” in Istanbul.
The conference aims to bring together organizations and experts from various countries in the region to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in facing crises and conflicts, and to coordinate on financing development intervention projects.

The visit included a training session titled “Building Effective Strategic Partnerships and Their Role in Achieving Sustainable Development” presented by Dr. Mustafa Mohamed Al-Momari. The session focused on the importance of building strong strategic partnerships between local and international organizations to achieve sustainable development goals and improve the effectiveness of development projects in Yemen.

During the visit, the Yemen International Agency for Development showcased its major activities and achievements from the past period, in addition to outlining its future goals for expanding strategic partnerships with local and international organizations. The agency aims to increase the implementation of development projects in Yemen, particularly in areas affected by crises and conflicts, by fostering cooperation and joint coordination between all relevant parties.