Women in Yemen's Taiz Fight for City's Defense with Cookies and Weapons
Taiz, Yemen - In Taiz, Yemen, women are finding creative ways to support the city's defense amid escalating threats.
Grassroots Aid Effort Evolves into Ammunition Supply Chain
The initiative, originally a grassroots aid effort, has evolved to address the growing need for weapons to fortify the city's defenses.
Combat Cookies and Weapons Delivery
- "We started baking cookies to distribute among the fighters, as a morale booster," says Fatima Al-Alimi, a member of the women's group.
- "But as the situation worsened, we realized we needed to provide them with weapons too."
Women's Group Fights for Taiz's Survival
The women's group, known as the Taiz Women's Committee, is dedicated to supporting the city's defense.
- "We are determined to protect our city and its people," states Fatima Al-Alimi.
- "The fighters need our support in every way possible."
Yemen's War Continues to Impact Taiz
Taiz, a city in Yemen, finds itself caught in the crossfire of the ongoing Yemeni civil war.
- "The conflict has taken a heavy toll on Taiz," says local resident, Mohammed Al-Saiidi.
- "We need all the help we can get to protect our homes and families."
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>