The executive phase of a project to restore damaged homes for impoverished families in the Old City of Sana’a was launched on Saturday.
Nabil al-Dimashqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Administration and Local and Rural Development, and Abdulwahab al-Mahdi, Chairman of the General Authority for the Preservation of Historic Cities, inaugurated the project, which aims to repair homes damaged by rain and floods.
Al-Dimashqi explained that the project is a collaborative effort involving the General Authority for the Preservation of Historic Cities, Bunyan Development Foundation, the private sector, and the community.
The project involved two phases of surveys in three Old Sana’a neighborhoods, identifying 113 damaged homes belonging to the most vulnerable families. Restoration work has begun on 13 homes and will continue for the remaining properties.
Al-Dimashqi emphasized the project’s unique collaborative nature, funded by government, community, and private sector contributions. He urged all funding partners to fulfill their commitments and called on Old Sana’a residents to actively participate in preserving their historic city.
He also stressed the importance of expanding community participation in cleanliness, improvement, and service development to maintain Old Sana’a’s civilizational and historical status.
Mohammed Lutfi, a representative of the “Knights of Development,” highlighted their role in implementing the project alongside engineers and specialists, responding to calls for community initiatives.
The launch was attended by officials from the General Authority for the Preservation of Historic Cities, community leaders, and social dignitaries.
