What is Hably Hablak.
Hably Hablak is a unique mentorship program that targets Yemeni youth to provide them with academic, professional, and/or cultural guidance. The phrase “Hably Hablak” is a saying used in traditional Yemeni games that translates to “give me and I will give you back”. It involves the establishment of a supportive learning relationship between individuals (mentors) who share their experience, knowledge, and skills with individuals (mentees) who agree to learn and grow from these exchanges.
Why is Hably Hablak Important.
The education system in Yemen does not adequately equip young people with the professional skills needed in the modern working world. Furthermore, the Yemeni professional sector lacks well-structured mentorship programs that address this need. Hably Hablak aims to fill these knowledge gaps by providing mentoring activities for the Yemeni youth to better prepare them for their future academic, professional, and/or cultural activities.
What makes Hably Hablak Unique.
- The first mentorship program of its kind in Yemen.
- Provides equal gender opportunities.
- Offers needs-based tailored packages for individuals and entities (high schools-Universities- arts and cultural institutions).
- Offers mentoring in numerous fields and specializations.
- Includes a diverse national and international pool of mentors.
- Establishes monitoring and evaluation processes throughout the mentoring cycle.
Who are Hably Hablak mentees and mentors.
- Hably Hablak targets mentees who are eager to meet inspiring individuals, learn from their experiences and expand their horizons.
- Hably Hablak requires mentors to be educated and experienced individuals who are passionate about their fields and are happy to pass on their knowledge to those who need it.
What did some mentees and mentors say about Hably Hablak.
Mentors
Evangelia Danadaki: "I tried to present to my mentee a poetic way of inhabiting the world through contemporary artistic and theoretical references, by approaching the role of the artist as a political agent who can contribute to radical change through visualizing difference, and by encouraging creative ways of observation and experimentation."
Mentees
Saber Wasel:
“It was new to me and to what I have been doing. I loved it because it came at a time that was crucial in my career.”
How to Apply.
Evangelia Danadaki: "I tried to present to my mentee a poetic way of inhabiting the world through contemporary artistic and theoretical references, by approaching the role of the artist as a political agent who can contribute to radical change through visualizing difference, and by encouraging creative ways of observation and experimentation."
Mentees
Saber Wasel:
“It was new to me and to what I have been doing. I loved it because it came at a time that was crucial in my career.”
Saber Wasel: “It was new to me and to what I have been doing. I loved it because it came at a time that was crucial in my career.”
The open calls for applications for mentees and mentors are regularly published on our official social media channels and the selection criteria are clearly communicated for each cycle of the program.