The British Yemeni Society (BYS) promotes friendship and understanding between the people of the UK and Yemen and seeks to further knowledge in the UK about the history, politics, culture, economy and geography of Yemen. Founded in 1993, the BYS pursues these objectives by raising funds and providing support for medical and educational projects in Yemen, holding regular events in the UK, publishing an annual journal, and supporting academic research on Yemen.
our collaborations
A Taste of Yemen exhibition
Mabrouklyn forged and delivered A Taste of Yemen, a curated exhibition of Sayed Asif Mahmud's astounding photography in Bittersweet (Medina Publishing) - highlighting Yemeni cuisine, its enduring cultural signficance and the human lives around it. Delivered in collaboration with Medina Publishing, the UN World Food Programme, the...
Bittersweet: A Story of Food & Yemen panel discussion
Mabrouklyn held a panel event for the British Yemeni Society charity at the Arab British Chamber of Commerce promoting Bittersweet: A Story of Food & Yemen. In collaboration with its publisher, Medina - represented by Charlotte Beadle - and the Liverpool Arab...
Echoes of Yemen: Maps, Manuscripts and Memories exhibition
Mabrouklyn collaborated with the British Yemeni Society charity and the Royal Geographical Society to explore the rich history and culture of Yemen through a rare exhibition of photographs, documents, maps...