Al Jisr – The Bridge – is a collaboration among students and faculty from four public universities in Yemen and faculty and students at The University of Arizona. Students from University of Aden, Hadramout University, Taiz University, University of Saba Region and the UA are participating in this nine-month cultural exchange project that includes talking about media practices in Yemen and the U.S. Some student work is presented under the Al Jisr collective name for the security and safety of those contributors.
Al Jisr |The Bridge is a collaboration among students and faculty from four public universities in Yemen and faculty and students at The University of Arizona. Students from University of Aden, Hadramout University, Taiz University, University of Saba Region and the UA are participating in this nine-month cultural exchange project that includes talking about media practices in Yemen and the U.S.
Photos without credits are from students and professors in Yemen who are part of this project. Their work is under the Al Jisr collective name for their security and safety.
By Vika Estimee Nimenya | 06/15/2022 10:24pm
A local nonprofit organization offers skills and language training to refugees adjusting to their new lives in Arizona after fleeing countries in conflict.
By Al Jisr | The Bridge | 06/10/2022 3:45pm
Taiz, a city located in the south of Yemen, has been described as the cultural capital, with a population of more than 2.5 million. This Al Jisr photo essay chronicles a three-day journey around the city of Taiz.
By Avery Martinez and Cassandra Sillik | 06/14/2022 1:27pm
The Al Jisr Podcast is one part of a nine-month cultural exchange program between the University of Arizona School of Journalism, University of Aden, Hadramout University, Taiz University and University of Saba Region. In episode 2, "Women in Journalism," guest interviewer Cassandra Sillik speaks with students about women in journalism and digital security.
By Jelena Lukic | Al-Jisr – The Bridge | 05/03/2022 10:02pm
After being a part of "Al Jisr – The Bridge" collaborative project for the last half year, Jelena Lukic interviewed two students and a mother of two about the difficult living conditions in Yemen over the last eight years. Here are their accounts.
By Al Jisr | The Bridge | 05/03/2022 4:09pm
Here we take you through the streets of Aden, Yemen. During Ramadan, or Eid al-fitr, the streets come alive. We went out to the local market, spent a few hours filming the people there, buying street food and trying to celebrate together. Watch this video on the last day of Eid holidays in Aden, Yemen.
By Andrea Morabito | Al Jisr – The Bridge | 05/01/2022 12:51pm
The Taraweeh prayer is a special prayer Muslims perform only in the month of Ramadan.
By Alli Burgess | 05/13/2022 4:03pm
The holiday falls this year between April 1 and May 1. During the month, Muslims fast from food and water from sunrise to sunset. But Ramadan is much more than just fasting.
By Al Jisr | The Bridge | 05/01/2022 9:10am
We have the opportunity to spend a whole day in Ramadan with a small family in Yemen. Similar to other families, there is fasting, eating the traditional Yemeni food, reading the Quran and spending treasured time together with the family and friends. Enjoy this photo storytelling article and spend some time with this family in Yemen.
By Al Jisr | The Bridge | 04/20/2022 9:16am
Al Shanini market is considered to be the oldest and most popular historical market in Taiz, Yemen. It is a destination for Taiz residents to shop for spices, fish, sweets, vegetables and many other commodities needed for daily living.
By Al Jisr | The Bridge | 04/27/2022 2:49pm
Folk fashion is important in societies across the Middle East. Yemeni traditional clothing has influences from local cultures, even as there have been seismic changes in fashion across the region.
By Avery Martinez and Al Jisr | The Bridge | 06/14/2022 1:27pm
The Al Jisr Podcast is one part of a nine-month cultural exchange program between the University of Arizona School of Journalism, University of Aden, Hadramout University, Taiz University and University of Saba Region. The first episode, titled "Passions" focuses on the passions and joys students have.
By Al Jisr | The Bridge | 04/11/2022 8:15pm
Just like any conflict, Yemen's war has forced aged people to live difficult lives. They all have different stories to share.
