With regional tensions high the situation in Yemen is uncertain, says Mansour Yousuf, director of Ras Morbat—a charitable eye clinic within the compound of Christ Church Aden, operating under the auspices of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

But Aden remains calm—and today marks the start of a long-awaited project to instal solar power at the clinic.

The project, funded by a generous grant from the United Thank Offering, will provide Ras Morbat with a stable power supply—critical to the clinic’s effort to increase the provision of high-quality eye care in the war-torn country.

The installation is expected to take 10 days to complete, with work carried out after clinic opening hours in order to avoid disrupting patient services.

“Ras Morbat offers eye care to patients from Aden and surrounding areas, including the elderly, displaced families and refugees,” says Mansour. “But beyond medical treatment, the clinic serves as a vital sanctuary of care, dignity and hope.

“We are deeply grateful for your prayers, friendship and practical support, which have a direct impact on those we serve. Please continue to keep Yemen, our patients and our staff in your prayers.”

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