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The Path to an Equitable Educational Environment in Yemen

By Ina Lee, Communications Director, Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation

Children in Ibb receive school bags and supplies at several schools.

Yemen’s education crisis has reached a critical juncture, affecting millions of children since the conflict began in March 2015. At Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation (YRRF), we are dedicated to addressing this urgent issue and improving the lives of Yemen’s most vulnerable, particularly children. Despite the severe challenges posed by the ongoing conflict and blockade, our work has made a profound impact, offering vital support to those in need.

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Wheeling Towards Hope: Revolutionizing Education for Slum Children with Sukarya’s Mobile Classrooms

Students gather outside Sukarya’s Education on Wheels bus, ready for their learning session.

In the sprawling slums on the edges of India’s bustling cities, millions of children are caught in an inescapable cycle of poverty. For many first-generation learners, the dream of education is far from reality. Amidst these challenging conditions, Sukarya’s “Education on Wheels” (EOW) program stands as a source of hope, showcasing the transformative power of education for marginalized communities.

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Promoting Bilingual Education in Multicultural Societies: Reflections from our Food for Education Program in Guatemala

By Leonel Arguello, Director of Integrated School Feeding Programs, Global Communities

Guatemalan children taking part of the Global Communities UNIDOS program. Photo: Global Communities

As a Nicaraguan, I grew up in a multiethnic, multicultural and multilingual country with a large Indigenous population. English and French were the mandatory languages in public and private schools during my school years. Sadly, we were never taught our Indigenous languages, not even simple phrases like “good morning” or “thank you.”

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