Youth of Peace, Yemen

“Our purpose is to spread peace among religions.”

Action Areas

Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, Youth

Traditions

Christianity, Islam

Sub-Traditions

Shi'a, Sunni, Zaidis

Number of Members

Region

Middle East and North Africa

Location

Sanaa, Yemen

Joined URI Network

November 2014

Website

http://www.yop-ye.org/

Youth of Peace Cooperation Circle (CC) is based out of Yemen. CC members restore the tolerance between Yemeni from different faiths through organizing entertainment and sport activities involving followers of all faiths in Yemen enabling them to spend quality time together. Additionally, they visit the elderly during Eids, organize entertaining trips and a marathon for disabled people.

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URI Stories of Impact

Changing Attitudes About Refugees in Yemen

Youth of Peace is changing negative stereotypes and fear around refugees in Yemen with their "Peace Trip."

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LAQTA's Films

After a lot of people liked the films of the "Short Documentary project" we would like to share this success with you. Here you can watch the movies (Girl!) and (Zafan) through the following links:

New Documentary Filmmaking Project Trains Yemeni Youth

Laqta (footage) is a project that trains youth on producing short documentaries that promote tolerance, respect, understanding, moderation and religious freedom in Yemen.

Yemeni Youth Participate in Active Citizenship Workshop

The workshop aimed at enhancing the notion of social development that prompts the Yemini youth to take responsibility over various societal duties and skills.