Dhamar: Governor of Dhamar Mohammed al-Bukhaiti met with Field Office Director of UNICEF – Sana’a Branch Bashmina Ali to discuss the organization’s interventions in the water and sanitation sector, along with the expansion of projects across several key sectors. During the meeting, Governor al-Bukhaiti emphasized the importance of expanding water-related and other development projects, highlighting efforts to provide essential services amid challenging circumstances.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Governor reaffirmed the local authority’s commitment to facilitating the success of initiatives implemented by international organizations and donors in the governorate. He praised UNICEF’s role in supporting the water sector and urged the Water Corporation to assess needs and prioritize projects that UNICEF could potentially support.
Director of the Local Water and Sanitation Corporation, Eng. Mohammed Al-Kuhlani, expressed the institution’s readiness to utilize UNICEF’s support to enhance community water services. He highlighted the increasing demand for water and sanitation projects and outlined plans to address the needs of growing urban areas, particularly in Dhamar city. Key projects include the expansion of the sewage treatment plant and the central solar-powered water production facility.
The UNICEF’s Field Office Director stated her visit aimed to evaluate the progress of projects implemented by the Water Corporation from 2024 to mid-2025 and to identify future needs in water and sanitation. She commended the local authority’s cooperation and praised the Water Corporation’s efforts in executing projects.
During her visit, Bashmina Ali was honored with a commemorative shield by the Local Water and Sanitation Corporation for her role. The UNICEF delegation also learned about the establishment of the model Al-Thalaya School for Technology and Applied Sciences, its goals, modern teaching methods, and advanced laboratories and equipment, along with the ongoing Central E-Library Project.
Bashmina expressed admiration for this educational initiative and Dhamar’s vision in launching specialized projects. She emphasized their importance in localizing technology and producing qualified graduates. She also noted the potential for similar projects targeting people with disabilities, girls, and children who have dropped out of school, expressing her readiness to seek funding for such initiatives.
