The Noura Health Center Project in Marib Governorate is making steady progress, having now reached the final finishing stage and moving closer to full completion.
This advancement comes as part of the ongoing efforts overseen by YIAD, with generous funding from the Tanmeia Charity Association – Kuwait, aiming to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in the most vulnerable areas and provide quality medical services that contribute to maternal and child care as well as the overall well-being of the local community.

YIAD organized an educational workshop as part of the activities of the Care for Outstanding Students Project 2025, with the participation of male and female students from four Yemeni Governorates.
The workshop aims to develop students’ critical thinking and analytical skills, and to promote a spirit of dialogue and scientific participation among them, through the discussion of a specialized book addressing knowledge-based and developmental topics.
This event comes as part of a series of programs implemented by the Agency to support outstanding students not only academically, but also psychologically and socially, with the aim of building a well-balanced and qualified generation for the future.

As part of its efforts to expand areas of development cooperation, Dr. Abdulraqeb Obad, President of YIAD met in the Indonesian capital Jakarta with Dr. Yusuf Salmon CEO of Global Pemberdayaan Sosial- GPS and Mr. H. Misbah Rosyadi, President of Yayasan Pendidikan Rahmany – Depok.
The meetings explored opportunities for cooperation in the field of education in addition to other areas including economic empowerment, health, and sustainable development. The President of YIAD presented an overview of the key projects and programs implemented by YIAD in #Yemen.
President of YIAD emphasized that coordinating efforts and advancing community development are fundamental pillars in improving the lives of the most vulnerable groups. He also stressed YIAD’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with international institutions in support of SustainableDevelopmentGoals SDGs.

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.

In a remarkable humanitarian and social event, the Yemen International Agency for Development (YIAD) sponsored the first mass wedding of the “Righteousness and Chastity” initiative held in Türkiye. The event brought together 32 brides and grooms from Yemen, Palestine, and Syria, with a large and diverse attendance that included families, social figures, representatives of civil society organizations, as well as humanitarian actors.

The celebration reflected the values of solidarity and unity among peoples, as the couples’ families were joined by guests from different Arab countries and Türkiye, creating a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.

YIAD co-sponsored the initiative alongside the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, Al-Khair Way Foundation, and the Orphan Foundation. This partnership reaffirms YIAD’s continuous commitment to supporting humanitarian and developmental initiatives that strengthen social stability and help young people start a happy married life.

YIAD emphasized that supporting such initiatives aligns with its mission of building human capacity and assisting the most vulnerable groups. The agency highlighted that the “Righteousness and Chastity” initiative is an inspiring model of cooperative work between humanitarian organizations, reinforcing the values of solidarity and enhancing the family’s role as a cornerstone of sustainable development.

Participants expressed their great happiness with this unique initiative, noting that the mass wedding not only reduced the financial burdens of marriage but also embodied the spirit of hope and togetherness, opening new horizons for couples to begin a joyful married life.

This step reaffirms YIAD’s commitment to building strategic relations with various institutions and expanding the scope of cooperation to achieve common goals that serve the community and its development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development concluded the “Partners for Yemen 2025 Conference” on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was organized in partnership with the International Islamic Charitable Organization – Kuwait, Insan Foundation – Malaysia, Qudwa Foundation – Indonesia, the Orphan Care Union, MyCARE, and MAHAR. Official representation was present from the Yemeni Ministry of Education, along with the embassies of Yemen, Kuwait, and Somalia in Malaysia, in addition to distinguished representatives from regional and international humanitarian organizations.

The conference thoroughly discussed the current state of education in Yemen and the emergency response plan addressing challenges faced by the education system. Key topics included supporting teachers, rebuilding destroyed schools, and adopting digital solutions to keep pace with modern developments. Participants also highlighted successful international humanitarian initiatives and shared practical models in education support, fostering valuable knowledge exchange and broadening cooperation opportunities.

The conference concluded with significant recommendations, including recognizing education as a national priority requiring collective efforts, establishing a multi-donor international fund to finance educational projects, supporting vulnerable groups, especially girls, strengthening digital infrastructure, and expanding international partnerships to ensure sustainability in humanitarian and development work.

During the closing ceremony, partner organizations were honored, and the humanitarian role of Malaysia and Southeast Asian countries in supporting the Yemeni people was commended, particularly their contributions to education, development, and humanitarian relief.

Through this achievement, the Yemen International Agency for Development reaffirmed its commitment to working with international and regional partners to enhance educational opportunities in Yemen, considering education as the cornerstone of human development and a key driver for sustainable progress.

As part of efforts to strengthen developmental relations and explore opportunities for joint cooperation, the President of the Yemen International Agency for Development, Dr. Abduragib Ubad, paid an official visit to the headquarters of Qatar Charity in the Qatari capital, Doha. He was received by Mr. Nawaf Al-Hammadi, Assistant CEO of International Operations and Programs at Qatar Charity.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed prospects for partnership and ways to coordinate efforts in implementing humanitarian and development programs that address the priorities of Yemeni society and improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups. Possible areas of cooperation in key sectors such as education, health, and economic empowerment were also reviewed, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability of projects and achieving tangible impact in the lives of beneficiaries.

The President of the Yemen International Agency for Development affirmed that this visit is part of the agency’s strategy to strengthen effective partnerships with regional and international institutions, noting that cooperation with a leading organization such as Qatar Charity represents an important step towards expanding the scope of programs and projects that serve Yemenis and meet their increasing humanitarian and developmental needs.

For his part, Mr. Nawaf Al-Hammadi welcomed the agency’s visit, stressing Qatar Charity’s keenness to strengthen partnerships with various humanitarian organizations in order to achieve common goals that serve the most affected communities, particularly the Yemeni people.

This visit reaffirms the commitment of the Yemen International Agency for Development to building strategic relations with different institutions, and to expanding areas of cooperation to achieve shared objectives that serve society and foster its development.

In an atmosphere filled with generosity and human solidarity, the Yemen International Agency for Development carried out the distribution of sacrificial meat to hundreds of needy families across various regions of Yemen. This initiative came as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable groups during the blessed days of Eid al-Adha.

This humanitarian project was implemented within the framework of a package of developmental and relief initiatives that the agency is keen to implement annually. The goal was to bring joy and happiness to the hearts of the beneficiaries and to embody the values of giving and compassion that characterize this religious occasion. The sacrificial meat brought smiles to the faces of children, women, and the elderly, granting them a sense of inclusion in the festive spirit of Eid despite the difficult humanitarian conditions in the country.

The Yemen International Agency for Development emphasized that this year’s sacrifice project reflects its continuous commitment to strengthening the spirit of social solidarity, and delivering a humanitarian message that generosity knows no limits, but rather renews itself with every occasion to become another Eid in the lives of the beneficiaries. The agency also expressed its appreciation to all supporters and contributors who made this noble work possible, calling for more humanitarian partnerships to expand the number of beneficiaries in the coming years.

Through this humanitarian effort, the agency reaffirmed its role as one of the prominent actors in the development and relief field, stressing that serving humanity and alleviating suffering remain at the core of its mission.

As part of the Gifted Students Support Program run by the Yemen International Agency for Development – Turkey, a number of postgraduate students participated in prestigious scientific conferences held in Istanbul, where they presented high-quality research papers in the fields of Islamic Economics and Islamic Studies.

These participations took place during the Ayasofya Postgraduate Conference, organized by Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University, and the Second Postgraduate Students Conference, organized by Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University in cooperation with the Science Dissemination Foundation, with wide participation from postgraduate students of various nationalities.

The Gifted Students Program is implemented with generous support from the International Islamic Charitable Organization in Kuwait, and aims to empower Yemeni postgraduate students academically and scientifically, while enabling their active participation in specialized academic forums.

The Noura Health Center project in Marib Governorate continues to progress steadily, having recently reached the concrete ceiling pouring phase, which marks a pivotal milestone in completing the structural framework of the center and preparing for final finishing works and medical equipment installation.

This achievement comes as part of ongoing efforts supervised by the Yemen International Agency for Development, and generously supported by Tanmeya Charity – Kuwait, with the aim of strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the most underserved areas and providing quality medical services that contribute to improving community health, particularly for mothers and children.

Once completed, the Noura Health Center is expected to ease the burden on existing health facilities and provide high-quality primary and secondary healthcare services to the local population, especially amidst the challenges the health sector faces due to displacement and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

This project reflects a model of synergy between humanitarian action and institutional partnership in serving local communities, reaffirming the Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to expanding access to health services across Yemen through sustainable development initiatives that respond directly to people’s needs.