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Armut im Jemen: Eine humanitäre Krise und die Rolle von Vision Hope International
Poverty in Yemen is a dire humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict that has ravaged the country since 2014 has led to widespread hardship and despair. Over 80% of Yemen’s population
Entwicklungshilfe im Jemen: Vision Hope International's Einsatz für nachhaltige Veränderungen
Yemen, a country that has been plagued by conflict and humanitarian crises for years, is at the center of Vision Hope International’s efforts. In Yemen in particular, Vision Hope is
Der Mut eines kleinen Jungen: Eine Geschichte über Nahrung, Liebe und Resilienz
Fatima Albeedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen July 11th, 2024 In a world where getting enough to eat feels like chasing leaves in the wind, Mohammed, a tiny 6 years
Vom Analphabetismus zur Unternehmerin: Aminas hoffnungsvolle Geschichte im Jemen
Fatima Albeedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen May 14th, 2024 Amina (alias name), a mother of five living in a remote village in Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate, faced a harsh reality.
May Newsletter
The newsletter is available now and brings you updates on VHI projects in Yemen and Jordan as well as Germany, where efforts are being made to reach thousands of people, directly
Chancen vermitteln: Berufsbildung für die Integration von Geflüchteten
The Regional Office in Amman, Jordan May 9, 2024 “In this training, I found an invaluable chance to sharpen my skills and broaden my practical knowledge in the beauty industry.
Verbesserung der Lernumgebungen: Schüler durch zugängliche Bildung stärken
Nour Hammad, The Regional Office in Amman, Jordan March 25, 2024 Located in Daar Saad, Aden, Yemen, Masabeen School serves as a refuge for over 1100 girls and boys, originating
Gräben überbrücken, Träume bauen: Eine Bildungs-Odyssee
Fatima Al–beedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen March 3rd, 2024 Imagine a child in Hays, Yemen, dreaming of a future filled with possibilities. Yet, the harsh reality of war
Vision Hope gibt den Startschuss für ein neues Projekt in Al-Mahweet
Fatima Al–beedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen February 13th, 2024 Get ready to witness transformation in Mahweet, Yemen, as Vision Hope launches Sustainable Community-Based Interventions funded by Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF),
Ein Rucksack voller Hoffnung: Wie eine Schultasche die Zukunft von zwei Kindern veränderte
Fatima Al–beedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen February 9th, 2024 The harsh realities of poverty and debt have compelled numerous families to make a heart-wrenching decision – withdrawing their children from
Monas Reise in die wirtschaftliche Unabhängigkeit: Von der Hausfrau zur Pionierin der biologischen Kompostherstellung
Nour Hammad, The Regional Office in Amman, Jordan Febrauary 4th, 2024 The village of Al-Manshiyyah, located approximately 13 kilometers from the city of Mafraq, unfolds the story of Mona, a
Projekt für Resilienz und Lebensunterhalt nimmt in Hajjah und Raymah Gestalt an!
Fatima Al–beedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen February 4th, 2024 Empowering communities, bolstering resilience, and fostering hope – that’s the mission behind the Resilience and Livelihoods project funded by The German
Von der Not zur Hoffnung: Ghazals Weg zur Genesung
Nour Hammad, The Regional Office in Amman, Jordan January 31, 2024 In the remote corners of Yemen resides Ghazal (alias name), a four-year-old girl grappling with the harsh realities of
Geschichten aus dem Alltag der Frauen im Jemen
Fatima Al–beedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen January 4th, 2024 Women in Yemen experience a dual reality. Urban women have seen progress and increased influence, particularly in education and careers.
Newsletter Dezember
The newsletter is available now and brings you updates on VHI projects in Yemen, where efforts are being made to reach thousands of people, directly and indirectly, to invest in
Wasser, Wiederaufbau und Erlösung: Wedads Geschichte
Nour Hammad, The Regional Office in Amman, Jordan December 17th, 2023 “What kills more severely than the hellish heat in our valley is water extinction,” Wedad groaned to her donkey.
Der Jahresbericht 2022 in neuem Glanz
Unveiling the Revamped 2022 Annual Report Amman, Jordan, November 2023 We are delighted to announce the release of our 2022 Annual Report and extend a warm invitation to explore its
Die Hoffnung entfachen: Eine neue Kindheit in den Dörfern Al-Lakmah und Al-Harja
Fatima Al-beedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen November 30th, 2023 Wazerah’s life has been marked by unrelenting hardship. Born in the arid villages of Al-Lakmah and Al-Harja in Yemen,
Hoffnung durch Bildung: Wie Vision Hope die Bildungsinfrastruktur im ländlichen Jemen verändert
Youssef Sobhy, Communications and Digital Media Intern November 28th, 2023 Mr. Muhammad, a resident of Bani Muhannad village in Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, is a 45-year-old father of four. He also
Von überschwemmten Wegen zu sicheren Badezimmern: Wie VHI dem Dorf Al-Qarn Hoffnung brachte
Youssef Sobhy, Communications and Digital Media intern October 22nd, 2023 In August 2022, Al-Qarn village in Hufash District, Al-Mahweet Governorate, Yemen, faced a disaster of floods and heavy rains. The
Ein neuer Meilenstein in der VHI-Reise in Jordanien
Children’s creativity knows no bounds! Check out these young artists who shone in the Improved educational, social, and economic integration of Somali, Sudanese, and Yemeni Minorities in Jordan project “Investing
Juli Newsletter
The newsletter is available now and brings you updates on VHI projects in Yemen and Jordan as well as Germany, where efforts are being made to reach thousands of people,
June Newsletter
Der Newsletter ist ab sofort erhältlich und bringt Sie auf den neuesten Stand der VHI-Projekte in Jemen und Jordanien sowie in Deutschland, wo man sich bemüht, Tausende von Menschen direkt
From straw classrooms to a modern school
Sorour Aklan, Intern of Social Media June 6th, 2023 Sanaa’, Yemen Many of the children of Mahal Al-Dom village in Al-Munira Directorate in Al-Hodeidah governorate, Yemen did not attend school
New job vacancies in Germany and Yemen
Amman, Jordan, 19th June 2023 Bist du auf der Suche nach einer erfüllenden Karriere, bei der du dynamische Aufgaben in einem flexiblen Arbeitsumfeld übernehmen kannst? Dann werde Teil von Vision
Elham… While you pursue life, there are opportunities await
Amman, Jordan December 5th, 2023 “Before the Compost Production training, I was immersed in the daily routine of the household chores!” Elham introduces herself with the following words: “I am
Together for Yemen – Insights into the Yemen NGO Exchange
May 2023 Berlin, Germany As an aid organization, we are aware that the situation in Yemen continues to be precarious. Yemen is suffering from a prolonged conflict that has resulted
The earthquake is more devastating than all those years of war
The earthquake is more devastating than all those years of war Vision Hope supports the victims of the devastating earthquake in Syria. Our partner organization Dorcas has been active in
Earthquake Response Syria
Earthquake Response Syria The earthquake catastrophe in Turkey and Syria is deeply saddening. Our partner organizations in Syria were able to take immediate action and are distributing blankets and food.
New Executive Management at Vision Hope International
For 20 years Vision Hope has been working with people in the Middle East in emergency relief and development projects – because “empowered people transform the world!” As a board,
On the occasion of International Children’s Day, Investing in The Future…A national conference discusses opportunities to promote and develop inclusive education for all
December 5, 2022 Amman, Jordan Jordan has just stepped into its second centenary, and despite the various measures taken by the government to reform the education sector, numerous challenges face
Launching a new project in Jordan
Amman, Jordan In partnership with the UNHCR key partner in the legal aid for refugees and people in need in Jordan, Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development (ARDD), Vision Hope International
Empowered by the sun: Solar energy for Yemen
How solar energy changed the life of a family The family of Abu and Umm Hamudi lives in the village of Ain al-Jabal.* The father, Abu Hamudi works from early
4000€ for #lifesigns for Yemen: Our charity run was a success!
Berlin, October 2022 Our 18 runners ran 313 incredible laps and were able to raise over 4000€ – thanks to their generous sponsors! The run was a great event overall:
New Office Opening
We are pleased to announce that Vision Hope has opened an office in Berlin! Berlin, September 2022 We are excited about this opportunity to have two (and soon three) colleagues
The 2021 Annual Report in new gloss
Amman, Jordan, September 1st, 2022 The Annual Report for 2021 is out and invites you to browse and read it. So far it has been completed in English, German, and in
Our Chairman Marcus Rose about crisis and chances in Yemen
Our chairman Marcus Rose was in Yemen last year. He saw the destruction of war, but also the passion of Yemeni employees. Here’s what he has to say about the
School places as a chance
Amal* can go back to school Amal is 9 years old. She lives with her mother and 3 siblings with her uncle. Her father died in the war. Because of
Help for self-help
Helping Basma’s* family to help themselves in times of need Basma’s family makes a living from farming. The family lives in a beautiful village and farming has deepened their love
Water for an entire village
How the inhabitants of Dhar Altaisi benefit from the construction of a cistern The village of Dhar Altaisi is located in a mountainous dry and remote region in Yemen. The
New job vacancies in Germany, Jordan and Yemen
Emmendingen, 28th June, 2022 Are you looking for a meaningful job with exciting tasks in a flexible work environment for an organization that works every day to improve the lives
Vision Hope joins the German WASH Network
Berlin, 1st June 2022 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) are central topics in Vision Hope’s projects. WASH needs are elementary for all humans: no life without water; no good health
Interview with one of our sponsors
Emmendingen, 27th May 2022 “….I want to give children the opportunity to live a good life.” We met with Arne, one of our sponsors, and asked him a few questions.
Joint Open Letter to the United Nations Security Council Representatives on Yemen
Emmendingen, 28th March 2022 101 organisations working in and on Yemen urge immediate action. The conflict in Yemen will enter into its eighth year 26 March, and civilians continue
Yusra… a countryside woman that beat her loneliness by having a sheep!
Rozana Bassam Abou Alnour, Intern in VHI Regional Office in Jordan, March 10, 2022 Yusra, the widow, lives with her brother and his wife, along with his mother and his
Job announcements!
February 20, 2022 As our Rapid Response Mechanism project (RRM) is expanding, we are looking for new talents to join our VHI Community! Currently, we have two positions open: MEAL Officer in
5.000€ for Hope kindergartens from the charity run
Berlin, 24th January 2022 An incredible €5,116.15 was donated by the Erika-Mann Elementary School in Berlin-Wedding to Hope Kindergartens in Jordan. The lovingly designed check was handed over to our
Wessam… Between the love of study and the necessity of work
Sanaa, Yemen, January 18th, 2022 Wars always cause destruction and devastation in countries and trigger fear, poverty, and unrest among the people. Later, people lose their sources of income and are
Children helping children
Herbolzheim, 18th December 2021 A big thank you and praise to the pupils of Wagenstadt Primary School for their great commitment and support for the refugee children in Jordan. Last
Give children new hope
Emmendingen, 13th December 2021 In difficult times like these, we don’t just want to be moved, we want to move! For this, we need your support! In Yemen, more than
“Peace upon this Land”
22. November 2021, Berlin, Deutschland Seit sechs Jahren herrscht im Jemen Krieg, der zu unvorstellbar katastrophalen Zuständen im ohnehin verarmten Land geführt hat. Für mehr als die Hälfte der Menschen
Eman, a bereaved mother who found hope between lines of pain!
Amman, Jordan, October 13, 2021 Eman Shdeifat, known as “Um Barjas” (Mother of Barjas) is a rural Jordanian woman living in Mafraq governorate. Eman used to wake up at 6:30 am, hurrying to get her
Our new Children’s Sponsorship Program
Emmendingen, 11 August 2021 The children living in the orphanages in Hajjah and Al-Mahwit are among the most vulnerable and weakest in the crisis in Yemen. Their lives are marked
The 2020 Annual Report in new gloss
Emmendingen, July 2, 2021 The Annual Report for 2020 is out and invites you to browse and read it. So far it has been completed in English, but we are
Living with dignity despite personal limitations
Emmendingen, 30 March 2021 “An optimistic war victim,” that is what 30-year-old Ameen Alsalmi called himself after his painful experience with the Yemeni civil war. Ameen has a family of
Give a future in Yemen: Learning and living in an orphanage
Emmendingen, 10 March 2021 War has now been raging in Yemen for 6 years. A whole generation of children has known nothing but hunger, destruction and misery. They lack everything,
Tasneem: a child’s speech delay and a mother’s perseverance
February 9, 2021 Reem Omar, Intern in the VHI Regional Office in Jordan A typical 2-year-old can say about 50 words and speak in two- and three-word sentences. By age
From a Victim of Bullying to a Passionate Student, The Story of Sana’a and Ahmad..
Noor Al Awad, Intern in the Regional Office in Jordan January 2021 Teacher Sanaa Deeb, 48 years old, is an active volunteer with Branches of Mercy in Karak, Jordan. Sanaa
Where indifference ends, life begins!
Emmendingen, 2 December 2020 In the past months we have reported continuously through various channels about the situation with COVID 19 in Yemen. This is not just a pandemic that
Letter from a donor
Emmendingen, 26 November 2020 A few weeks ago we received this letter from an anonymous donor of ours. We found it so nice that we decided to share it with
Our Annual Report 2019 is online
Emmendingen, 17 November 2020 We are glad to finally be able to publish the Annual Report and Financial Accounts for 2019. It has been a great effort but also a
Vision Hope International joins the Transparent Civil Society Initiative
Emmendingen, 6th October 2020 Did you know that Vision Hope International has joined the “Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft” (Transparent Civil Society Initiative) of Transparency International? Transparency has always been a
New project: Emergency aid for children in Beirut
Emmendingen, 22nd September, 2020 After the devastating explosions in the port of Beirut (Lebanon), the people’s need is great; many have lost everything, buildings are uninhabitable, the infrastructure has been
Girls Like Me: A Three-Part Series on Child Marriage Among Syrian Families
Part 2: The Effects of Child Marriage by Yasser Baroudy and Sebastian Zimmermann Edited by Keri Ladner While the conflict in Syria rages on, countless families have fallen into a
Signs of Hope
Art is a natural form of expression for children, one in which they can communicate unspeakable thoughts, feelings, and experiences without words, thereby enabling them to process difficult experiences. At
The Crisis in Yemen: An Interview with Ambassador Haber
Edited by Keri Ladner The land that has long been known as Yemen has a rich history and culture that date back thousands of years. The modern state is fairly
Learning to Trust
“I especially learned one thing in the youth center: everyone carries something within him. Everyone has a passion hidden inside, and your task is to find it. After you
Everyone Carries Something Within Him
19-year-old Karim has many struggles, but he finds himself in every story that he tells. He loves to share his stories with other people and wants to one day share
Dancing Is My Passion
Yousef grew up in an area of Tunis where unemployment rates are high and youth often fall prey to radical ideologies. He struggled to make friends and, though intelligent, at
Being Here For The Poor, Today and Tomorrow
When Nura and her family fled from Syria, they first went to the Za’atari refugee camp, just on the Jordanian side of the border. However, the conditions there were so
Girls Like Me: A Three-Part Series on Child Marriage Among Syrian Families
by Yasser Baroudy, Vision Hope Consultant in Syria Edited by Keri Ladner Part 1: Causes of Child Marriage Imagine living in such extreme destitution that the only way you can
Current Crisis
Besides the hunger and the expanding cholera epidemic Yemen suffers from the Saudi blockade. For more Information about the blockade please look at our latest press release or download it.
When Bluebird Music Academy is in the house.
Once a week there a family from the Bluebird Music Academy comes to the kindergarten in Mafrak. They sing songs, they play the keyboard, they play and laugh together with
Mahmut’s only wishes for the life of his children.
Today I visited two Syrian families in Karak. Mahmut lives here since he fled from Damascus 5 years ago. His house was hit by a bomb. His left arm was
At Manal’s haven.
This is Manal and her family from Syria. She has four children, is 32 years old and a real superwoman. She’s from Homs and fled to Jordan in 2013. Her
Yara: wishing to go back to Syria.
Yara is 46 years old and comes from Hama, Syria. She has 5 sons and 2 daughters. She is already a grandmother. Her daughter and grandchild are visiting from Amman.
Saida: from Syria helping Syria.
Saida is 27 years old. She left Damascus in 2013. The family of four lives now in Karak, in the South of Jordan. They had to flee because her husband
Nour: dreaming of being a judge.
Today we are visiting Nour in Karak. She is 16 years old and lives in a 3 generation house. Nour’s mother and grandmother are living in the same sparsely furnished
Amira from Syria, and her 3 sons.
Amira from Syria is the mother of 3 sons. She lives in Karak since 2012, where she rents a small apartment. While drinking lemonade, she tells us her story. Her
Faizah in Kerak
Wir sind zu Besuch bei Faizah in Kerak, Jordanien. Faizah ist 22 Jahre alt und erwartet ihr zweites Kind. Sie stammt eigentlich aus Damaskus und ist im November 2012 mit 18
Jussuf. From Homs, Syria.
Jussuf is around 34 years old. He’s sitting crossed-leg in front of me and tells his story. He lives near Mafrak for 3 years. Originally he’s from Homs in Syria,
Zahira, 5 daughters, 2 sons and 5 years.
Today’s visit at a Syrian family’s home makes it hard for me to write this lines. The destiny of the family who welcomes me in in a run-down hut saddens