Yemen

Jim Matarazzo reflects on what he learned from meeting the people whose stories are featured in Prayer alone is not enough (1.86MB PDF)

A new report by Progressio urges religious leaders around the world to reflect on how faith communities can help or hinder support for people living with HIV. The report, entitled ′Prayer alone is not enough′, is released today (World Health Day Thurs 7 April) and offers first

A lack of power and disregard for their rights puts women in Yemen at particular risk from HIV – but the obstacles are slowly being overcome, writes Progressio development worker Joseph Aloo

A street scene from a demonstration in Al Mansoor district in Aden on 24 February. Here Krishna Karkee, a Progressio development worker in Yemen, writes about her experience of the recent unrest in Aden… During my two years in Yemen there have been many instances when I have heard gunfire and seen demonstrations. This has happened so much that the sound of gunfire has

In response to the publication of “UK Aid: Changing Lives, Delivering Results” outlining the results of two major reviews of aid spending, Progressio welcomes the government’s recommitment to tackling poverty. “At a time when every penny counts, it’s clear from these reviews

From the ground in Yemen, Progressio development worker Prachanda Man Shrestha explains why he feels his work is all the more important given recent turmoil.

UPDATE ON 19/02/2011: Widespread protests continue in Yemen.  The BBC reports that five people have been killed in anti-government rallies. Read Cathy Scott’s blog below to find out more about the reasons behind the protests…   As Yemenis prepare for a ‘Day of Anger’

In the expansive desert strip of Tehama in western Yemen, life can be extremely cruel. Here you will find children who are malnourished, tired-looking with faces that show nothing but hopelessness. Children as young as 10 are often forced to beg for money from the streets in order to supplement family income.