Stories & Blogs Roads are lifelines November 28, 2019 The crisis in Yemen has left many Yemenis jobless and unable to provide the basics for their families. In rural areas, employment opportunities are extremely limited, and the roads are rugged and dangerous. It takes hours to reach the nearest health centres or markets. Read More
Stories & Blogs The picture becomes beautiful November 27, 2019 Four and a half years since the escalation of the conflict and Yemeni people continue to bear the brunt of ongoing devastation and severe economic decline. The war has left over 24 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, of which up to ten million are at risk of famine. Aden is one of Yemen’s governorates that has been badly affected by the conflict and the economic decline. Read More
Stories & Blogs Pasta Green Restaurant November 27, 2019 In Yemen, even though women are struggling to survive, they are not losing hope. Every day they are bravely fighting for their survival, as well as making extraordinary efforts to correct societal misconceptions of women. Read More
Stories & Blogs Education is the foundation of development November 27, 2019 Since the war in Yemen started five years ago, life has become much more complicated for Tahani and her family. They were dependent on the income her husband used to receive from working for a company, but as so many companies shut down because of the collapse of the economy and currency, they found themselves without income. Read More
Stories & Blogs Determination and dreams November 27, 2019 Muna Abdulsalam Mohammed is a woman who struggled with life’s difficulties and came out as a victor. She believes that life is just like the moon – it goes through phases, from the darkest moment until once again it shines bright. Muna begins her story of chasing her dream: “The happiest moment for me is when I help a person in need, because I have been down that road before and know how it feels to be deprived.” Read More
Stories & Blogs You can’t stop me from working November 27, 2019 As the Yemeni conflict enters its sixth year, more than 24 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. The humanitarian crisis has seen human and economic losses on an unimaginable scale. Read More
Stories & Blogs The good witch November 27, 2019 Five years of war in Yemen have affected the lives of millions of people and created a dire economic situation, with over 24 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and 17 million food insecure. Read More
Stories & Blogs Protecting our dignity November 25, 2019 Despite more than four years of conflict and hardship, the women in Yemen are fighting back. They are working extraordinarily hard to overcome cultural barriers, and to build lives for themselves and their families. Yousra Salem is one such young woman. Read More
Stories & Blogs Where there is a will, there is a way November 25, 2019 “I used to have no plans and I would spend my time at home uselessly after marriage,” says Anisa Al-Matari from Bani Mater district in Sana’a governorate. Anisa only attended school until eighth grade, when she dropped out. “I miss attending classes and learning,” she says. Read More
Stories & Blogs A turning point November 20, 2019 Five years since the escalation of the conflict and Yemeni people continue to bear the brunt of ongoing devastation and economic collapse. This war has left over 24 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, of which up to ten million are at risk of famine. Abyan is one of Yemen’s governorates that has been badly affected by the conflict and the economic decline. Read More