CULTURE
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Since 2015, Yemen has endured a prolonged conflict that has severely worsened humanitarian conditions, making it one of the most critical crises worldwide. The United Nations has designated the situation as a Level 3 humanitarian emergency—the highest classification requiring a comprehensive global response. With the support and dedication of its volunteers, Y30 carries out humanitarian projects in Sana’a to address the most urgent needs of the population.
Restoration of Old Sana’a
Bombardment, neglect, and heavy rain destroyed historic buildings, displacing many families and threatening the Old City’s architectural heritage, which is listed as a World Heritage Site. Sana’a’s historic neighborhoods, dating back to the pre-11th century, are now more at risk. Y30 has restored 11 old houses in Sana’a’s old town since 2019, in collaboration with the Old Sana’a Protection Authority, the public heritage authority in the capital city of Sana’a. With 6,000 more to renovate, these renovations are the first step in the restoration of all buildings. This project aims to restore 30 homes that have suffered damages or have been destroyed, offering secure and habitable dwellings for families. At the same time, the project aims to promote local employment and preserve the historic architecture of the old town of Sana’a.
Old Sana’a restoration
Situated at an altitude of 2,200m, the Old City of Sana'a was declared a World Heritage site by the United Nations in 1986. According to UNESCO, Sana’a has been inhabited for more than 2500 years, and in the 7th and 8th centuries the city became a major centre for the...