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From home cook to seafood entrepreneur: Baraka’s story

Supported through the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Fishery Harbour Rehabilitation and Value Chain Development in Aden (AFH) Project—funded by…

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Ashjan’s camel-powered sesame oil press innovates in Yemen

With the support she received, Ashjan turned her idea into reality. She established her sesame oil press, using a camel to rotate the mill and extract high…

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Publications
Strengthening Institutional and Economic Resilience in Yemen Project - IMPACT

In this publication, we highlighted a few of the initiatives carried out by local authorities through the SIERY Project.

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Midwives ensure safe deliveries for villages in Rural Yemen

This year, the International Day of the Midwife carries a theme that rings especially true in Yemen: Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis. Their stories are proof…

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March 2025 Fact Sheet - Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project (FSRRP)

UNDP’s component of FSRRP improves agricultural production infrastructure and builds climate resilience in partnership with the Social Fund for Development (SFD)…

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Fish-focused projects bring waves of opportunity to Yemen

In response to challenges, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with local authorities and private sector actors, is restoring…

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Addressing community needs while redressing the impact of climate change in Yemen

Many local initiatives across Yemen aim to build resilience and support climate change adaptation by restoring ecosystems, improving water resource management,…

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Reviving watermelon farming in Lahj, Yemen: Hussam’s story

Now, with the plant protection nets installed, watermelon are safe from pests and harsh weather. The nets create a microclimate that keeps diseases out and helps…

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A second chance at learning

The literacy centre now stands as a space where women can not only learn fundamental skills like reading and writing but also engage with their communities and…

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Making a difference: Sumaya’s health clinic in rural Yemen

Sumaya’s dream became reality through the livelihoods component of the Supporting Resilient Livelihoods, Food Security, and Climate Adaptation Joint Programme …

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Boosting veterinary excellence in Tarim, Yemen

With grants made possible by the SIERY Project, local authorities have rehabilitated, expanded and equipped the veterinary centre. The rehabilitation included…

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Our objective

UNDP acknowledges the desire of Yemenis to live peaceful and dignified lives, not dependent upon foreign assistance. In addition to responding to the most urgent humanitarian needs, UNDP projects are designed to restore livelihoods, strengthen resilience to future challenges, and lay the foundation for long-term development while addressing gender gaps in a country that ranks 155 out of 156 countries in the 2021 World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index.

Our impact

With a community-level focus and working with key implementing partners, UNDP in Yemen aims to restore livelihoods, promote social cohesion, and foster a secure environment to create resilience now and in a post-conflict Yemen. 

Our current priorities are: (a) supporting a peaceful solution and transition; (b) economic recovery and livelihood; (c) restoring key basic services; and (d) empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

3.1

million

Yemenis gained improved access to basic services, almost half of which are women

≈ One

million

Yemenis have access to improved infrastructure

+108

thousands

Yemenis have improved livelihoods and purchasing power through income generations opportunities

≊ 1/2

a million

Yemenis have benefited from powering public facilities with solar energy

300

community members

have been trained in mediation and dispute resolution

536

smallholders

and 173 SMEs have been able to improve their livelihoods and leave behind multi-dimensional poverty through development of quality business plans and provision of grants