“There will be no comprehensive peace if there is no peace at the community level.” Sumaya Al Hossam The poor old woman welcomed Sumaya with a piece of dry bread – Sumaya knew that the woman did not have anything else. Sumaya was visiting this remote village as a social worker for the Social […]
“The self-education of women is the secret to their success.” Hanaa A’sda Hanaa completed her undergraduate studies in the field of small enterprise industry, and was thinking about what project she could undertake. She had always believed that women should not just study in universities, but should also develop their abilities and have their […]
“We have to make sure that homes are safe for women – if women do not find safety in their own homes, where can they find it?” Gamala Saleh Gamala held the hand of the little boy, who was now too old to stay in the women’s refuge that she helped to run. The […]
“Volunteer work taught me to deal with people with humanity.” Mona Al Dahi Mona is from Aden but when the war erupted in 2015 she decided to stay in Sana’a to finish her Master’s degree and keep going with her volunteer work. She heard nothing of her family in Aden for a month; all […]
“I understand parents’ panic about the awkwardness of leaving their daughters alone in schools; this stems from fear. I want to build confidence between the rural population and the process of educating girls.” Ameera Al- Saberi From the countryside – where people are busy with cultivating their land – came Ameera. As a girl […]
“In the face of all this violence I had to do something.” Summaya Al-Marrani Sumaya put on her veil and walked behind her uncle to attend a man’s wedding. She stood bravely in the midst of all the men. Everyone was silent as they stared at her, a woman standing in the middle of […]
“I tried to make of my situation something positive.” Manal Al Ashwal At the age of eight, Manal contracted mumps and lost her hearing. When her parents thought about arranging her home-schooling, Manal refused. The school was more to her than just a place of learning – it was also a place to play […]
I want to do something different, I want to work.” Amani Muthanna Amani grew up in a conservative family. After her marriage she was a positive person who tolerated and endured a great deal. She tried to discover herself and get out of the frame of a housewife who spent all her time doing […]
I cannot live without work.” Eman Al-Anesi When Eman first started volunteering she worked with the Association of Life Makers as a volunteer and trainer. She quickly demonstrated the strength of her personality and abilities, so one of the social personalities offered to appoint her as a youth leader. He was surprised that she […]
“If you accept injustice, you will remain a victim throughout your life.” Fatima al-Ghuli Fatima married when she was just a nine-year-old child, and left school after finishing her primary education. Years later, she attended training courses in handicrafts at a cultural center. She was also trained as a typist and worked at […]