By helping communities mobilize and work together, IRD is building a better future for Yemen’s children.

Only founded in 1990, the Republic of Yemen is a country in touch with its history. The reported home of the queen of Sheba, Yemen is still strongly traditional, with tribal affiliations causing flares of tension. A rebellion along the country’s northwest border with Saudi Arabia has displaced tens of thousands of people, and recent events have brought al-Qaeda’s activities there to the world’s attention. While Yemen struggles to bring these elements under control, other challenges remain. Only 30 percent of its women can read, and it has one of the highest population growth rates in the world, meaning that scarce resources will only get scarcer.

IRD is creating opportunities for local communities to share their needs and priorities with their local and national government representatives.

Stories
Assisting Refugees in Yemen

Programs
The Grassroots Theater Initiative (GTI)
Community Services Assistance to Refugees

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