the yemini american association serves between the local schools and other government institutions and provides a variety of cultural and social services. the association encourages participation in the democratic process by helping yemini americans to vote and providing educational workshops on legal rights and have formed alliances with other civil rights and labor groups such as local 87 and their dedication to providing representation and support for ye measuremini famid building local kinship can be seen in local fundraising efforts. in addition to raising money for families affected by the civil war, they raised funds to help california ns afte ns after the devastating fires. they ensure the community has access to decision-makers and a voice in city hall. they played a key role in organizing a recent visit by myself and the mayor to a local mosque as well as bringing city hall it's first iftar celebration. they have served the american yemini association, we're grateful for you you do and we're honored to have the president of the yemini association to accept on their behalf. pa