Marib, Yemen
The Smile Development Foundation in Marib Governorate has launched a fundraising campaign to support education in Yemen, aiming to address the challenges threatening the educational process due to
The campaign, titled “Education is a Right for All,” focuses on five key areas through which the foundation seeks to meet the essential needs
These areas include efforts to reduce student dropout rates, a major crisis in light of the United Nations’ 2023 reports indicating rising dropout rates due to ongoing conflicts and the poverty affecting millions of Yemeni children.
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In terms of improving the learning environment, the campaign includes the provision of school meals. The foundation emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition in enhancing academic performance, particularly in informal settlem
Additionally, the campaign highlights the support for displaced teachers who have been severely affected by the conflict and have lost their sources of income, jeopardizing the continuity of education. The campaign aims to meet their basic needs, enabling them to continue their vital educational role.
Another focus of the campaign is raising awareness about educational issues and the importance of education in building society and fostering change. Through this, the foundation seeks to strengthen the community’s role in supporting education as a tool for advancing Yemen and achieving sustainable development.
The Smile Development Foundation calls on all local and international entities to support this humanitarian campaign and contribute to ensuring the right to education for Yemeni children who are suffering from the devastating effects of war and harsh living conditions.
