Alwaleed Philanthropies signs MoC with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen to support 4,860 people through housing and educational initiatives
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- In collaboration with UN-Habitat, the Adequate Housing Project will support the restoration of 600 housing units for low-income households in Yemen
- Building the Future for Yemeni Youth Project, in partnership with Education for Employment, will provide occupational training and job opportunities for over 660 youth
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, signed two memorandums of cooperation (MoC) with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), represented by the Secretary General of the Philanthropy, HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Al Saud and SDRPY's Supervisor, Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber. The first agreement is in collaboration with UN-Habitat, represented by the Program's Executive Director, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, to launch the 'Adequate Housing Project'. The second agreement is in collaboration with Education for Employment (EFE), represented by its Executive Officer, Andrew Baird, to implement an educational program, entitled: Building the Future for Yemeni Youth. Ultimately, the projects are expected to positively impact 4,860 people in Yemen.