Empowering Yemeni Women Catalysing Renewable Energy
Project Summary
The "Empowering Yemeni Women Catalysing Renewable Energy" project aims to promote innovative solutions for the application and use of solar energy while enhancing the engagement of women in small solar businesses. By addressing the energy needs of vulnerable communities, this project strives to create sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of life for Yemeni women, their families, and communities.
The project is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the For All Foundation, with a budget of 2.5 million USD over 12 months. It aims to directly benefit 21,375 individuals across Yemen, particularly in Al Qaten District, Hadramout Governorate, and Al Qabaitah District, Lahj Governorate.
This project represents a significant step towards empowering women and fostering sustainable development in Yemen. By leveraging renewable energy solutions, it not only addresses immediate energy needs but also builds long-term resilience and economic opportunities for women and their communities.
Objectives
- Promoting innovative solutions for spreading the application and use of solar energy and enhancing engagement of women in small solar businesses.
- The project will promote the spread of renewable energy application and covering needs for basic household activities and lighting.
- It will engage vulnerable women in business creation addressing energy use needs of vulnerable communities and energy markets.
Gender Empowerment
The “Empowering Yemeni Women Catalysing Renewable Energy” project aims to bring about positive changes, allowing women to explore new opportunities. Women are increasingly engaging in income-generating activities, discovering new sources of income such as providing repair services and assembling lanterns for the growing use of solar power systems. By empowering women and providing targeted support and resources, we can foster inclusive and sustainable rural development, including solar installation, sales, and electronic tool maintenance.
Expected Results
- 375 women and women-headed households included in solar vocational training and life and business skills.
- 375 micro-businesses established to produce and market solar energy products for basic household appliances such as lanterns, solar-based cookers, and solar-based traditional ovens (Tanurs), benefiting 2,250 individuals indirectly. It is anticipated that the household incomes for the targeted community members will be boosted, increasing their ability to buy essential goods and services.
- Solar lanterns, traditional ovens (Tanurs), and lantern assembly training manuals and guidelines developed.
- 3,000 lanterns provided and distributed to vulnerable households and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
- 9,000 solar-based cookers provided and distributed to vulnerable households and IDPs.
- 9,000 solar-based traditional ovens (Tanurs) provided and distributed to vulnerable households and IDPs.