“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.”
“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.”
“The Yemeni International Development Agency – Turkey announces the launch of the ‘Hassan Educational Loan’ project. This project aims effectively to create a conducive environment for Yemeni scientific competencies outside their country, through interest-free loans. These loans contribute to meeting the students’ needs by covering university fees and facilitating the repayment process with easy installments, which will positively impact the academic achievement of the students.
Conditions for the educational loan:
The student must be of Yemeni nationality.
The student must be enrolled in one of the Turkish universities or have provisional acceptance.
The student must be capable of repayment.
The student must be a resident in Turkey.
The student must provide two endorsements from reputable individuals or institutions.
The student must provide commercial guarantee or solidarity guarantee.
Applications will be evaluated within a maximum period of two weeks from the application date, and applicants will be informed of acceptance or rejection.”
“Today in Marib, an agreement for partnership and cooperation was signed between the Yemeni International Development Agency and the Education Office in the governorate. The agreement outlines the implementation of an alternative school in the Sky neighborhood of Marib, in the Al-Kasara area, consisting of five classrooms along with accompanying facilities, furnished and equipped with all educational necessities.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Ali Al-Abab, Deputy Minister of Education and Director of the Education Office in the governorate, and the Executive Director of the Yemeni International Development Agency, Dr. Abdul Salam Mohammed Al-Salami. The signing ceremony was attended by Eng. Abdullah Al-Aqeeli, Director of the Public Works Office, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Bakri, Deputy Director of the Education Office, Mr. Abdullah Shaddad, Project Management Director, and Mr. Yaser Al-Haidari, Organizations Coordinator from the office. On behalf of the agency, Dr. Jamal Qahtan, Project Director, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Jouri, Director of Alliances and Partnerships, were also present.
This project is one of the developmental initiatives carried out by the Yemeni International Development Agency to contribute to improving the educational process in displacement camps hosting thousands of internally displaced persons outside Marib governorate. It aims to create a suitable environment for displaced children, enabling them to continue their education at the primary level according to the standards and supervision of the Ministry of Education.”
“The Yemeni International Development Agency honors the sponsors of the ‘International Humanitarian Work Dimensions and its Relationship to Resource Development’ Forum.”
“The Yemeni International Development Agency concluded the activities of the forum on ‘Dimensions of International Humanitarian Work and its Relationship to Resource Development,’ held in Istanbul, Turkey. The forum spanned three days from July 26 to 28.
Sponsored by the Yemeni International Development Agency, Human Access, the International Center for Human Values and Civilizational Cooperation, WORID HUMANITARIAN ACTION FORUM, PURE HANDS, and the Humanitarian Academy for Development, the event saw the participation of numerous leaders of humanitarian organizations and associations at both the Turkish and Arab levels. The forum hosted prominent figures in the field of international humanitarian work.
Throughout the sessions of the forum, the perspectives and dimensions of international humanitarian work were discussed, along with methods for developing financial resources for institutions and mechanisms for obtaining support and grants from international and governmental funds. Additionally, successful experiences and practices in the field of humanitarian work were showcased.”
“The Yemeni International Development Agency intends to hold a forum on the dimensions of international humanitarian work and its relationship to resource development. The forum is scheduled to take place from July 26th to 28th of this month. Its objective is to review the dimensions of international humanitarian work and explore ways to develop financial resources for institutions. The event will also examine mechanisms for obtaining support and grants from international and governmental organizations. Live experiences and successful practices in the field of international humanitarian work will be presented, and participants from local and international organizations will exchange experiences on how to engage with international organizations.”
“As part of efforts to enhance partnerships with government institutions, Dr. Ali bin Ali Al-Abab, Deputy Minister of Education, met with a team from the Yemeni International Development Agency, represented by Dr. Abdullah Al-Jouri, Director of Alliances and Partnerships Management, in his office.
During the meeting, the agency’s efforts in the educational sector were reviewed, aiming to facilitate quality education opportunities for students at all levels, especially for displaced populations and residents of remote areas. The education needs in the country and the priority interventions in this field were also discussed.
In the meeting, the agency’s team honored the Deputy Minister of Education with a certificate of appreciation, expressing gratitude for his support and facilitation of the agency’s work in the educational sector, as well as his commitment to its success.
The Deputy Minister of Education welcomed the agency and praised its efforts in the educational field, urging everyone to intensify efforts to serve the Yemeni community and assist the state in achieving development goals.”
“As part of a series of purposeful meetings aimed at expanding partnerships with international organizations operating in Yemen and seeking to establish strong relationships, a visit was made to Oxfam-Marib. The visiting team from the agency was led by the Executive Director, Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Salami, along with Dr. Jamal Qahtan, Project Manager, Dr. Abdullah Al-Jouri, Partnerships and Alliances Management Director, and Mr. Adel Saif, International Partnerships Officer.
The visit aimed to enhance collaboration with Oxfam, introducing the agency’s projects in Marib and beyond, with the goal of establishing an effective partnership between the two organizations. The Executive Director of the agency also presented the agency’s efforts and its humanitarian and developmental activities, and both parties discussed potential areas of future cooperation between the two organizations.”
“The Yemeni International Development Agency organized a training workshop titled ‘Financial Sustainability for Civil Society Organizations.’ The workshop featured guest speakers Dr. Hani Al-Banna, founder of Islamic Relief and president of the Global Humanitarian Forum, Mr. Tarek Afifi, director of Humanitarian Relief in Germany, and Dr. Sayed Al-Zanari, representative of the International Academy for Development in the Middle East and North Africa.
The workshop covered various topics and discussions on key aspects of financial sustainability for civil society organizations. Representatives from participating institutions and associations also actively contributed to discussions on financial sustainability.”
