The General Union of Yemeni Students in Türkiye awarded Tawakkol Karman Foundation a shield in recognition of its role in sponsoring the "Management and Implementation of Surveys" program, which was organized by the Union and concluded its activities on Monday, October 14, 2024.
The Youth Forum of Yemen has successfully concluded its "Nokhba" training program in Istanbul, Turkey, which was sponsored by Tawakkol Karman Foundation as part of the Jusoor 2024 initiative aimed at supporting projects for Yemeni student unions and forums in Türkiye.
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.
Constructed in response to community calls that had long been overlooked by local government, the complex offers a safe and well-equipped learning environment. It features 30 classrooms, two libraries, a computer lab, and three state-of-the-art science labs.
The school for the deaf is a standout addition, offering education from first grade through high school. It has been outfitted with essential resources, including science labs, computer labs, a library, and a full range of academic materials.
Since its inception, Tawakkol Karman Foundation has spearheaded dozens of impactful initiatives, including 35 education-related projects across several Yemeni governorates. Among these are two schools for the deaf in Marib and Taiz, ensuring that children in war-torn areas have access to learning opportunities.
Founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman, the foundation is dedicated to advancing human rights, education, and sustainable development in Yemen and beyond. Its broad efforts span education, health, economic empowerment, and humanitarian relief.
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.
Eskişehir, Türkiye — The Yemeni Student Union in Eskişehir, Türkiye, has launched the "Miras" leadership development program, sponsored by Tawakkol Karman Foundation as part of the 2024 Jusoor Program.
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.
