About Us:
Yemen has been engulfed in a proxy war for the last nine years, leaving the nation in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
One of the main contributors to the war is resource scarcity, and as the nation plunges deeper into conflict, scarcity only exacerbates. With the majority of Yemen's population under the age of 25, providing aid and resources to secure a better future for the nation is essential when identifying diplomatic solutions.
Since our launch, Youth for Yemen has worked to educate students on the Yemeni humanitarian crisis. Born out of a passion for understanding the longevity of conflict in Yemen, Youth for Yemen connects students to raise awareness for providing aid to those impacted by conflict.
We are a group of youth who hope to bridge our passion for helping others in efforts to show the impact of unity, teamwork, and education. Our volunteers are passionate, giving, and determined to make a difference. We welcome you to join our family in the fight for change.
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Member Spotlight
Meet Some of Our Team Members!
Founder
Mina Lili Kassim
Mina Kassim founded Youth for Yemen in 2020 after completing a two-year research project on Yemeni water scarcity. Motivated by how resource availability shapes political stability and Yemen’s future, Mina launched the organization to unite young people across countries, backgrounds, and perspectives in addressing the humanitarian crisis. Five years later, she continues to run the organization, finishing her studies at American University and hoping to attend law school.
Vice President
Layla Hilmi
Layla Hilmi is a founding member of Youth for Yemen, having joined in 2020. She began her tenure as president of the Maryland chapter, organizing fundraising initiatives at Wootton High School. Layla now leads a dedicated team of seven at the University of Miami, emphasizing education, advocacy, and collective action in the fight for change in Yemen. Graduating in 2026, she plans to attend law school and pursue further studies in international law.
Outreach Liason
Olivia Robinson
Olivia Robinson, currently attending Vassar College, joined Youth for Yemen driven by her deep alignment with its mission. Inspired by the fact that 75% of Yemen’s population is under the age of 25, she was moved by the potential of youth to bridge divides through shared passion and education. In her own words, Olivia describes being "blown away by how powerful a passion for helping youth can be in bridging gaps," emphasizing education as a key force for change.