Yemen – Women of Taiz stick to education despite war and siege

Taiz Governorate – Yemen 28/03/2019

Despite war and siege the Yemenis are suffering from in addition to the bad living condition, they have not stopped to seek education. In light of the lack of interest in public education, teacher Amira Al-Sabri turned her house in a run-down building into a women’s literacy and educational center in Zabab district of Taiz in southwestern Yemen. The women cross long distances to get to the center. Besides learning how to read and write, women learn handicrafts that help them make a living to face the difficult life circumstances in Yemen. Teacher and owner of the educational center Amira Al-Sabri asked of concerned parties to provide needed support for the center, so that women are able to continue education and obtain needed knowledge.