With the aim of supporting education and developing educational infrastructure in Yemen, a partnership agreement was signed between the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SPDRY), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the Yemeni Ministry of Education, and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) last week.
The agreement was signed during the “MOMENTUM” Development Finance Conference, organized by the Saudi National Development Fund, and held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh from December 9–11, 2025.
The partnership agreement introduces an innovative development financing model valued at $40 million, with SDRPY contributing $30 million and GPE providing $10 million.
The agreement aims to expand access to safe, inclusive, and equitable education for children across Yemen, particularly in underserved regions. It places a strong emphasis on empowering girls to attend and remain in school, while addressing barriers to learning in vulnerable communities. The agreement also seeks to strengthen the resilience of the education system, ensuring the continuity of learning during crises, and enhancing overall educational quality. This will be achieved through targeted teacher training programs and the development of professional capacities.