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Women in Technology Program – Story of Strong Yemeni Woman (video in Arabic)

Ibb, Yeman, March 28, 2012 – Mahliah Mohammed, 45 is a Women in Technology (WIT) participant from Ibb in Yareem province, Yemen. She is married with 7 kids (4 girls & 3 boys). Mahliah got married when she finished 6th grade. Her husband’s family didn’t allow her to finish school because they believe that education or work is not for women. They kept her in the house doing house work and they also started looking for husbands for her daughters so that they don’t continue their education.

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Inspirational Story of a Young Yemeni Boy who is Continuing his Education Despite all Odds (video)

Yemen, March 21, 2012 – 10 year old Abdul Rahman is head of his family, selling boiled eggs every morning to support his family. Then he goes to school, where he is among the most dedicated students in his class. This is an inspirational story of a young Yemeni boy who is continuing his education despite all.

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