Islamic Relief Visits Saa’da [Archives:2006/929/Local News]

SAA'DA, March 12 ) A delegation from Islamic Relief Yemen carried out a field visit to the governorate of Saa'da. Khalid Almulad, the head of Islamic Relief in Yemen stated that their visit was to assess the need and the stability in the region and to introduce their service to the local authorities there. He added that an assessment must be carried out to identify the needs, and areas Islamic relief may engage with future work, highlighting the importance of participation of the local community as well as the local council.

During the visit, the delegation met the Governor Yahya Al-Shami who stated that Saa'da governorate has been through a rough period with the war and conflicts but has regained peace and stability amongst all.” He added that the governorate needs a lot of development work in all sectors and encouraged such initiative from NGOs such as Islamic Relief.

The delegation then accompanied the governor on a visit to Al Boqaa (North of Saa'da) border with Saudi Arabia where floods hit the area on Saturday night due to heavy rainfalls which caused destruction to some of the houses