Riyadh, November 27, 2024 — In a significant step toward supporting education in Yemen, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement with a prominent civil society organization to implement the third phase of the Back to School Project. The project will benefit approximately 6,000 individuals across several districts in Yemen, specifically in Al-Mukha district in Taiz Governorate, Thamud district in Hadramaut Governorate, and the governorates of Shabwah, Abyan, and Lahj.
The agreement was officially signed by Engineer Ahmed Al Baiz, Assistant Supervisor General of Operations and Programs at KSrelief, on the sidelines of the International Conference on Conjoined Twins, held in Riyadh. This partnership highlights KSrelief's ongoing commitment to alleviating the challenges faced by Yemen’s education sector, particularly in regions that have been heavily impacted by conflict.
As part of the agreement, the project will focus on providing essential infrastructure and resources to foster a conducive learning environment for students in these underserved areas. Specifically, the initiative will see the establishment of 60 fully equipped classrooms, as well as the renovation and outfitting of 10 schools across the targeted districts. This is aimed at ensuring that children have access to safe and functional spaces where they can continue their education despite the ongoing hardships in the region.
Furthermore, the project will distribute 6,000 school uniforms and bags, each filled with necessary school supplies, to support students in their academic journey. Beyond educational support, the initiative also focuses on creating economic opportunities for low-income families in the affected regions. Through this effort, previous beneficiaries of KSrelief’s training and empowerment programs will be employed to manufacture the school bags and uniforms, offering them a source of income while also contributing to the broader educational project.
This phase of the Back to School Project is a continuation of KSrelief’s broader humanitarian efforts aimed at ensuring the safety, stability, and continuity of education in Yemen. By addressing the root causes of student dropout rates—such as lack of educational resources, inadequate infrastructure, and economic instability—the initiative seeks to strengthen the educational foundation for thousands of Yemeni children, providing them with opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures.
Through this collaboration, KSrelief underscores its commitment to not only providing immediate humanitarian relief but also investing in long-term solutions to ensure the sustainability of education in conflict-affected areas. The project also serves as a testament to the Kingdom’s dedication to supporting Yemen’s recovery and rebuilding efforts, helping to pave the way for a better, more hopeful future for its children.