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Fostering an inclusive society: Solar and mobile phone maintenance training supports Yemeni youth with disabilities

The UNDP Yemen’s Social Protection to Provide Social Cohesion in Vulnerable Communities in Yemen Project, generously funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid…

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UNDP and Kuwait partner to increase efficiency at Yemen’s ports

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 03 December 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development have signed a…

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Publications
Livelihoods in Yemen: A mapping of needs and current support

This report provides a critical mapping and overview of livelihood interventions from 2018 to 2023 to inform the development of a UNDP strategy on livelihoods…

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Driving Al-Buraiqa’s economic landscape through women entrepreneurship

Awada is a member of the Fuqom Women Association in Al-Buraiqa and one of the 21 women who have participated in tuna canning and business management trainings…

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The power of sisterhood: Ahsan’s business journey from dream to reality

Ahsan’s story has since become a beacon of hope and inspiration for other women in their community, showing them that with the right tools and a strong support…

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When women lead, communities thrive.

Determined to change their reality, the four women stepped forward and took on leadership roles in the community-driven project.

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Meet Nahla and Sally: Yemeni women building careers in construction

In a short time, Nahla and Sally proved themselves capable and completed important road paving projects in Al-Misrakh District of Taiz Governorate as part of the…

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Abdo’s story: Mokha’s mobile fish vendor

Abdo, along with 8,382 other trainees, learned essential skills including proper fish preservation techniques, ensuring the reduction of waste and increasing…

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Sustaining Yemen's fisheries: A collaborative effort

On World Fisheries Day, observed annually on November 21, we celebrate the critical role of small-scale fisheries in supporting the resilience of communities…

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Towards environmental stewardship through reducing fish waste in Mukalla, Yemen

In the vibrant Al-Ghalila area of Mukalla city, Yemen, Abdullah’s journey illustrates the profound impact of sustainable practices on both the environment and…

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Rain and floods no longer frighten us: Climate-resilient irrigation in Yemen

In response to multi threats, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the World Bank, is implementing the Food Security Response and…

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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.

2.6

million square meter

cleared mine-contaminated land

8,800

MSMEs (38% women-led)

have received assistance from UNDP (financial and non-financial)

156,000

people (50% are women)

provided with access to renewable energy

130,000

people (50% are women)

with improved access to sanitation and waste management services

22,000

households

with lactating and pregnant women and children under 5 yrs benefited from cash-for-nutrition

+14,600

people (45% are women)

with access basic health and education services

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