Tawakkol Karman Foundation News

Taiz, Yemen — Tawakkol Karman Foundation announced the official opening of the Belqees Educational Complex in Taiz, southwest Yemen, on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The facility, built and fully funded by the foundation at a cost of one billion Yemeni riyals, is aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing education crisis.

The complex includes both primary and secondary schools, as well as the city's first dedicated school for the deaf. The project, which will serve around 4,000 students, was handed over to local education authorities in Taiz. It represents a critical step in the foundation’s efforts to support Yemen’s embattled education sector.

Sponsored by Tawakkol Karman Foundation and as part of the "Jusoor" 2024 program dedicated to supporting the projects of Yemeni student unions and clubs abroad, the Yemeni Students Union in Türkiye has launched the "Survey Management and Implementation" program.

Tawakkol Karman Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its English language scholarship "English for the Busy" tailored for busy individuals, as part of the “Leaders for Future” program.

Sakarya, Türkiye —The Yemeni Students' Union in Sakarya concluded the "Youth Renaissance Forum," which was sponsored by Tawakkol Karman Foundation as part of the "Jusoor 2024" program dedicated to supporting projects of Yemeni student unions and clubs in Türkiye.

The Yemeni Students Union in Eskişehir, Türkiye, has launched the "Miras" leadership development program, sponsored by Tawakkol Karman Foundation as part of the 2024 Jusoor initiative, which supports projects by Yemeni student unions and clubs across Türkiye.

The program aims to nurture leadership talent and equip students with skills in entrepreneurship and social impact through a series of workshops followed by hands-on practical activities to showcase the students' application of the program's content.

Tawakkol Karman Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to being a global leader in civic work and peacebuilding by fostering local communities, advancing education, health, and economic empowerment, and enabling women to take on leadership roles while respecting the cultural uniqueness of each society.

The foundation views democracy, governance, and promoting a culture of respect for human rights as essential pillars for driving meaningful change in people's lives and perspectives.

Taiz, Yemen — Tawakkol Karman Foundation has supported a humanitarian initiative to fund kidney transplant surgeries at the Heart and Kidney Transplant Center in Taiz, southwest Yemen.

This initiative will cover the full costs for approximately 20 patients suffering from kidney failure who cannot afford the transplant operations.

The foundation announced that its support for kidney transplants will not be confined to Taiz but will be extended to all individuals in need throughout Yemen.

Previously, Tawakkol Karman Foundation has made numerous contributions to the health sector, including financial support for patients battling kidney failure, cancer, and leprosy.

The Leaders for Future Program, initiated by Tawakkol Karman Foundation in 2019, is preparing to launch its tenth English language scholarship tailored for busy individuals. This new scholarship follows the success of the previous nine rounds, which benefited 10,000 students from various nationalities.

Previously, the program offered nine scholarships for learning English, either in-person or online. Five of these were fully funded by Tawakkol Karman Foundation, covering all costs until the applicant obtained TOEFL or IELTS certification. Three were partial scholarships, and one was specifically for busy individuals, covering a significant portion of the costs. The foundation also covers 100% of the fees for accompanying training courses aimed at developing the skills and capabilities of young people, preparing them to be future leaders.

The upcoming tenth scholarship is designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals who struggle with time constraints and find it difficult to enroll in intensive English courses. The program targets a diverse group of people, including employees in the public and private sectors, business owners, university students, and school students.

This scholarship program allows participants to benefit from online learning. This approach enables business owners and professionals to enhance their communication in an international environment without the need for intensive courses, while students gain an effective and convenient way to learn English that fits their busy academic schedules.

It is worth noting that Tawakkol Karman Foundation is an endowment organization striving to be a global leader in civil work and peacebuilding through local community development, education, health, and economic empowerment. The foundation empowers women to take on leadership roles within their communities while respecting each society's cultural uniqueness. Democracy, governance, and the promotion of a culture of respect for human rights are seen as essential factors in bringing about significant change in people's lives and perspectives.

With funding from Tawakkol Karman Foundation as part of the "Jusoor 2024" program to support the projects of Yemeni student unions and clubs in Turkey, the Yemeni Student Union in Ankara has launched the specialized units program "Prodigies."