Nahda Makers Organization is honored to receive recognition from the “We Are All Safe Aden” Coalition, in appreciation of its prominent humanitarian role and its effective contributions to assisting affected communities during the 2015 war in Aden, Lahj, and Abyan.

During those exceptional circumstances, the organization maintained a strong humanitarian presence on the ground, providing urgent assistance to displaced and resilient families through the distribution of food and medicine, as well as the provision of water and fuel, with the aim of alleviating their suffering and strengthening their resilience in the face of the war’s impacts.

This recognition came as part of the “Victory Day” event organized by members of the “We Are All Safe Aden” Coalition, marking the eleventh anniversary of the liberation of Aden. The event was held in tribute to the makers of this victory and in honor of the sacrifices of heroes and the steadfastness of the city’s residents in their pursuit of freedom and dignity.

The event was held under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Nayef Al-Bakri, and H.E. the Minister of State and Governor of Aden, Mr. Abdulrahman Sheikh, and was attended by a number of official and community figures.

This recognition stands as a testament to Nahda Makers Organization’s efforts and reflects its continued commitment to humanitarian work and serving affected communities under all circumstances.

Nahda Makers Organization participated in the activities of Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) held in Geneva, Switzerland, with the participation of various humanitarian actors from different countries around the world.

The organization was represented at the event by its President, Faiza Al‑Tamimi, who took part in several sessions and discussions addressing key issues in humanitarian work and highlighting the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation among actors in the sector.

The participation aimed to explore diverse experiences and practices in humanitarian action and to exchange knowledge with participants, contributing to improving performance and enhancing opportunities for collaboration in support of the most vulnerable communities.

This participation reflects the organization’s commitment to benefiting from international platforms for dialogue and knowledge exchange in the humanitarian field.

In coordination with the Office for NGO Affairs and the local authority in Lahj Governorate, and within the framework of the Local Empowerment for Leadership, Accountability, and Coordination in Direct Funding project, #NMO implemented a Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) distribution for 260 of the most vulnerable households in Tuban District, Lahj Governorate.

Each household received 242,000 Yemeni Rials. This step comes as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to support affected families and strengthen their ability to meet their basic needs, particularly in light of the difficult economic conditions faced by many households.

These cash assistance interventions aim to alleviate the hardships faced by beneficiary families during the remaining days of the holy month of Ramadan, enabling them to secure their essential needs and better prepare for Eid Al-Fitr by covering some of its basic requirements, thereby bringing a sense of relief and joy to their families.

These interventions are part of the continued efforts of Sona’a Al-Nahda Organization to strengthen humanitarian response and support the most vulnerable groups through programs and projects that contribute to improving the living conditions of local communities, in coordination and partnership with relevant authorities and local stakeholders.

As part of efforts to support sustainable water resources management and strengthen the resilience of agricultural communities, development interventions continue to improve food security and livelihoods in areas most affected by climate change and economic challenges. In this context, activities of the “The Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security” were implemented in Salow and Al-Mawasit districts of #Taiz Governorate. The project is funded by #KfW, implemented by #UNDP, in cooperation with #Nahda_Makers, as part of integrated interventions aimed at supporting agricultural communities and promoting resource sustainability.

Within the project’s infrastructure activities, a home gardens initiative was implemented to strengthen household food security, improve nutrition, and diversify income sources. A total of 896 home gardens were distributed, benefiting 896 households across the two districts.

The activity included distributing home garden kits to beneficiaries, who installed and began cultivating the gardens themselves after receiving awareness sessions and practical training on installation methods and the use of drip irrigation systems. Agricultural engineers provide daily field supervision to ensure proper implementation and sustainable production.

The initiative adopts a community empowerment approach, with beneficiaries leading the implementation process themselves, supported by technical guidance from agricultural consultants. This approach strengthens ownership and sustainability. The project targets farmers, women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), water user associations, and local offices of agriculture, irrigation, and water resources, contributing to building local capacity and enhancing resilience to environmental and economic challenges.

These interventions form part of broader efforts to strengthen agricultural resilience and promote the efficient use of water resources, thereby supporting food security and sustainable development.

As part of Displacement and Climate-induced Emergency Response Project in Yemen, Nahda Makers (#NMO), with funding from (#ECW) and in partnership with (#NRC), has implemented a package of educational interventions in targeted schools across Taiz and Al Hudaydah governorates. The initiative aims to support students affected by displacement and ensure their continued access to education.

The implementation of remedial classes across 8 targeted schools represents a key component of the project. These classes focus on strengthening foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, helping to bridge learning gaps caused by educational disruption, reducing the risk of school dropout, and improving students overall academic performance.

As part of the direct student support component, the project also included the distribution of:

• Distribution of School Kits
• Distribution of Students Kits and Curriculum
• Distribution of Menstrual kits for Adolescents Girls

To ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the remedial classes, monthly incentives were provided to 160 teaching and administrative staff, reinforcing their commitment to the teaching schedule and enhancing the quality of education delivery within the targeted schools.

The project further supported educational supervisors in conducting field monitoring visits aimed at assessing performance, providing technical feedback to staff, and strengthening overall teaching quality to ensure improved learning outcomes.

Through these integrated interventions, the project seeks to enable students to actively participate in remedial classes, create a supportive learning environment, and address girls’ specific health needs to enhance their retention in school.

These efforts form part of broader joint initiatives to strengthen the resilience of communities affected by displacement and climate-related emergencies, while safeguarding children’s right to safe, inclusive, and quality education.

Funded by #YHF and within the Shelter & CCCM sector, #Nahda_Makers has concluded a Life-saving and life-sustaining project addressing the Protection, Shelter and CCCM needs of the IDPs and vulnerable people in Al-Khukhah district, Al Hodeida governorate, as a part of the response to urgent humanitarian needs in these areas.

The project sought to improve living conditions and provide safe and dignified shelter for affected and displaced families by delivering transitional shelter solutions and meeting essential shelter and energy needs. It also aimed to support camp stability and enhance safety through the provision of maintenance tools and construction materials, in a manner that preserves beneficiaries’ dignity.

Implementation activities included the supply and installation of transitional shelter kits, the distribution of non-food items, the distribution of alternative energy kits, as well as the provision of maintenance tools and building materials. These interventions were carried out across IDP sites, benefiting 24,821 internally displaced persons and individuals from the most vulnerable groups.

The project was implemented within a comprehensive humanitarian framework focused on improving living conditions for affected and displaced households at displacement sites by providing safe and adequate shelter based on transitional solutions that ensure minimum standards of privacy and protection.

It also aimed to meet essential shelter- and energy-related needs to reduce daily risks faced by families, while contributing to greater stability and safety within camps through the provision of necessary maintenance and construction materials—thereby helping to safeguard beneficiaries’ dignity and strengthen their resilience amid challenging humanitarian conditions.

In the context of supporting the sustainable management of water resources and strengthening the resilience of agricultural communities, activities of “The Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security” were implemented in Al-Salow and Al-Mawasit districts of #Taiz Governorate. The project is funded by #KfW, implemented by #UNDP, in cooperation with #Nahda_Makers, as part of integrated interventions aimed at improving food security and livelihoods in the most affected areas.

The activities included the implementation of forty specialized training courses on home gardens, distributed as twenty courses in Al-Mawasit District and twenty courses in Al-Salow District. These trainings aimed to enable households to apply sustainable agricultural practices based on the efficient use of water.

The training objectives focused on strengthening the capacities of beneficiaries—particularly women and smallholder farmers—to establish and manage productive home gardens that contribute to improving household nutrition and income, enhancing self-sufficiency, and reducing the impacts of climate change.

A total of 896 beneficiaries benefited from the distribution of home gardens in the two districts, with 448 beneficiaries in Al-Mawasit District and 448 in Al-Salou District. Beneficiary households received practical knowledge and essential input that support the sustainability of these gardens and increase their productivity.

The home gardens training activity aims to empower beneficiary households, especially women and smallholder farmers, to acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish and manage sustainable home gardens that rely on the efficient use of water, thereby contributing to improved food security and household nutrition, enhanced self-reliance, and the creation of additional sources of income support.

Funded by the #FCDO and implemented in partnership with the #NRC, #Nahda_Makers carried out the activity “Facilitate market linkages through market forums and trade fairs” by organizing a local products bazaar in Jabal Habashi District, Taiz Governorate, with the aim of supporting 426 beneficiaries who own small businesses in the agricultural, livestock, and handicraft sectors, this was in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, and the Jabal Habashi Directorate.

The bazaar witnessed wide participation from small business owners across various sectors, including fresh agricultural products, as well as products such as footwear, cosmetics, tailoring services, in addition to livestock producers who showcased products such as cheese, honey, ghee, and other local goods.

The event stood out as a genuine commercial platform for displaying and selling products and services, providing participants with the opportunity to shop, interact with visitors, and expand their sales networks by building relationships with new distributors and retail traders.

This event aimed to empower beneficiaries to promote their products, expand their business networks, and establish new partnerships with local markets, thereby enhancing opportunities for business growth and sustainability.

The organization supported participants through training and by providing grants and essential tools needed to launch their own businesses, making the bazaar a practical outcome of economic empowerment and a real opportunity to benefit from training and grants by marketing products, improving incomes, and linking beneficiaries to the local market.

This activity comes as part of ongoing efforts to support livelihoods and enhance economic development in targeted communities through market forums and trade fairs, enabling beneficiaries to build effective partnerships, expand their commercial opportunities, and strengthen business growth.

The bazaar witnessed wide attendance, most notably by Mr. Ahmed Abdulmalik, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries; Mr. Abdu Hamid, Director of Public Relations at the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries; as well as representatives of NRC, the Planning and International Cooperation Office, the Governorate’s Agriculture Office, the Social Affairs and Labor Office, in addition to representatives of the District Administration and the Nahda Makers team.

It is worth noting that this activity is implemented under the project Building Resilience through integrated community-based and humanitarian systems transformation and leadership in Yemen (BRIGHTLY).

With the support of the #JVC and generous funding from the #People_of_Japan, #Nahda_Makers #NMO implemented the project “Expansion of educational facilities and equipment and improvement of the educational environment for girls in Al Mudaffar District - Taiz Governorate”, as part of its efforts to promote girls’ right to safe and sustainable education.

The project included the construction of three new classrooms at Aisha Girls’ School in Al Mudaffar District. A reinforced concrete school building was constructed and fully finished, contributing to the long-term sustainability of school expansion.

The activity also covered furnishing the classrooms with desks and whiteboards, in addition to the installation of an integrated solar energy system to ensure a stable electricity supply for the new classrooms. As part of a comprehensive approach to improving the school environment, 10 school toilets were rehabilitated and upgraded.

This intervention directly benefits 2,547 female students, including girls from the host community and internally displaced families, as well as 116 teachers, and approximately 30 members of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The number of indirect beneficiaries is estimated at around 10,800 individuals, including students’ families and members of the surrounding local community.

The project aims to improve access and learning conditions for girls through school expansion, increase morning-shift enrollment by at least 168 additional students, reduce overcrowding in evening classes, and provide a safe and supportive learning environment for both students and teachers.

To enhance sustainability, the project also implemented a maintenance and awareness training activity targeting 30 teachers and PTA members, with the aim of strengthening their capacity to maintain and preserve the new facilities.

This project contributes to improving the educational environment and reducing pressure on schools, generating positive impacts on female students, their families, and the local community in Al Mudaffar District.

As part of the "Food to Resilience” #FuTuRe3 project funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre #KSRelief and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development #BMZ, and in partnership with the World Food Programme #WFP, Nahda Makers implemented  the “Gabion Rehabilitation” activity in Seiyun and Al-Qatn districts, with the aim of reducing flood risks and strengthening the resilience of agricultural communities.

The activity included the construction and installation of stone gabion barriers to protect agricultural land from destructive floods, stabilize soil and reduce erosion, as well as safeguard main irrigation canals from collapse. The work also involved excavation and land leveling using heavy machinery, followed by the manual construction of gabions in accordance with approved technical standards.

A total of 300 beneficiaries benefited from the activity, including the most vulnerable agricultural households, farmers affected by floods and soil erosion, agricultural laborers classified, in addition to female-headed households, the elderly, and persons with disabilities within the targeted agricultural communities.

The activity is being implemented with the direct participation of beneficiaries themselves through the Food/Cash for Assets approach, under the direct supervision of the engineering team of #Nahda_Makers, ensuring skills transfer and strengthening community ownership of the implemented assets.

The activity is expected to contribute to reducing the impacts of floods and climate change on agriculture, protecting farmers’ sources of income, enhancing the efficiency of irrigation water use, and supporting the resilience of agricultural communities, the sustainability of livelihoods, and improving food security in the medium and long term.

As part of ongoing efforts to promote sustainable water resources management and strengthen the resilience of agricultural communities, activities of the project “The Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security” continue in Al-Salou and Al-Mawasit districts of Taiz Governorate. The project is funded by #KfW, implemented by #UNDP, and carried out in cooperation with #Nahda_Makers.

Within the framework of capacity building and the promotion of good water governance, the project recently implemented a series of specialized training courses, including a Hydrology for Water Well course and a Geophysics course, targeting staff from the General Authority for Water Resources and the Agriculture Office in Taiz Governorate.

A total of 16 trainees participated in the Geophysics course, while 20 trainees took part in the Hydrology course. These trainings aimed to strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of professionals working in the water and agriculture sectors, and to improve their efficiency in managing and monitoring water resources.

The trainings also sought to contribute to the activation of good governance of water resources by enhancing the institutional and technical capacities of the General Authority for Water Resources and the Agriculture and Irrigation Offices, improving water resource monitoring mechanisms, ensuring community ownership and accountability in the operation and maintenance of water facilities, and expanding community participation—particularly by strengthening the active role of women in water resources management.

These activities are implemented in support of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach, contributing to the sustainable use of water, enhancing food security, and increasing the capacity of agricultural communities to adapt to environmental and climate-related challenges in the targeted areas of Taiz Governorate.

As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of women’s rights and ensure their meaningful participation across social, economic, and civic spheres, #Nahda_Makers organized a governorate-level community consultation conference for enhancing women's rights and inclusion at all levels. The conference was supported and funded by the #European_Union, in partnership with #ZOA, and was implemented under the project “Life-changing Interventions for Females to Thrive”.

The conference served as an inclusive dialogue platform aimed at discussing ways to strengthen women’s rights and ensure their inclusion at all levels. It brought together government authorities, civil society organizations, community leaders, local committees, as well as male and female activists, with the objective of producing practical visions and recommendations that contribute to advocating for the rights of women and girls.

The conference was attended by 100 participants, with due consideration given to gender equality and ensuring the active participation of women, in addition to the inclusion of persons with disabilities among the attendees, reflecting the organizers’ commitment to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination.

The sessions addressed women’s empowerment and the impact of their community participation, digital safety and the protection of women and girls from online violence, as well as gender-based violence and its impact on early recovery.

The participating entities included:

• The Director of the Social Affairs and Labor Office and its representatives.
• Directors General of the three targeted districts in Taiz Governorate.
• The Governorate Office for Planning and International Cooperation.
• The Women’s Development Management Unit.
• The Displacement Management Unit.
• The Safe Space affiliated with the Social Affairs and Labor Office.
• Local authorities.
• Male and female activists and community committees.
• Representatives of twenty civil society organizations partnering in the project.

The consultative conference contributed to creating an effective dialogue space that brought together all relevant stakeholders, enhanced awareness of women’s rights and inclusion issues, and produced practical recommendations that can be built upon in the upcoming phase, thereby strengthening efforts to protect and empower women and girls in Taiz Governorate.

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the resilience of local communities and improve food security, Nahda Makers continues to implement activities under the project “Building Resilience through integrated community-based and humanitarian systems transformation and leadership in Yemen (BRIGHTLY)” With funding from #FCDO and in partnership with #NRC.

The implemented project activities included the “Distribution of Livelihood Start-up Kits/Grants for various income-generating activities” in Jabal Habashi District - Taiz Governorate, in addition to the “Provision of seasonal agricultural input packages for 26 farmers”, contributing to the support of local agricultural production and the improvement of household incomes.

The interventions targeted 426 beneficiaries from low-income households and extremely vulnerable cases in Bilad Al-Wafi and Bani Issa sub-districts of Jabal Habashi District, with a focus on empowering the groups most vulnerable to food insecurity to meet their basic needs and enhance self-reliance.

The project aims to support local communities through integrated training and development programs that contribute to improving livelihoods, strengthening food security, and building sustainable capacities capable of addressing economic and humanitarian challenges.

Activities continue under the project “The Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security” in Al-Salw and Al-Mawasit districts of Taiz Governorate, funded by #KfW, implemented by #UNDP, and in partnership with #Nahda_Makers, as part of ongoing efforts to support sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of agricultural communities in the targeted areas.

In this context, the project recently implemented a series of Soft Skills and Entrepreneurship for women in the two districts. A total of 23 training courses were conducted, including 12 courses in Al-Mawasit benefiting 244 women, and 11 courses in Al-Salw benefiting 192 women, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 436 women.

These trainings aim to economically and socially empower women by strengthening their capacities in small business management and entrepreneurship, contributing to improved livelihoods and increased women’s participation in economic and community activities, particularly in agricultural environments affected by water scarcity.

The activities also contribute to the project’s capacity-building and water governance objective by strengthening the institutional and technical capacities of the National Water Resources Authority, the Agriculture and Irrigation Offices, and Water User Associations and Committees in the targeted areas. This includes ensuring community ownership and accountability for operation and maintenance, improving water resource monitoring mechanisms, and expanding the meaningful participation of women in water management.

This project forms part of broader efforts to enhance the resilience of agricultural systems and food security in rural communities through an approach that focuses on integrated water resources management and sustainable water use.

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen humanitarian and development action, and within the framework of the project “(Humanitarian System Transformation through Local Humanitarian Leadership (HST-LHL)”, funded by the #Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_Netherlands, and  in partnership with #OXFAM , #Nahda_Makers held the Validation Workshop for the Mapping Report of L/NNGOs' Participation in Humanitarian System.
The workshops were conducted in the governorates of Aden and Taiz.

The workshops witnessed broad participation, with a total of 80 participants, representing civil society organizations and stakeholders involved in humanitarian work.

The workshops aimed to present the report’s findings, review and enrich them through participants’ inputs, and validate the research draft, thereby enhancing the accuracy of the outputs and ensuring they reflect the reality of local humanitarian action, its challenges, and opportunities for development.

During the activity, a detailed presentation of the report was delivered, followed by an open and interactive discussion that enabled participants to share their views, observations, and recommendations. This process contributes to improving the quality of the report and adopting it as a supportive reference for strengthening local humanitarian leadership and advancing the localization of humanitarian action.

These workshops aim to strengthen the capacity of these organizations to influence and actively participate in humanitarian decision-making processes.

Funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (#KSRelief) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (#BMZ), and in partnership with the World Food Programme (#WFP), Nahda Makers implemented a cash distribution activity in the districts of Shibam, Seiyun, and Al-Qatn in Hadramout Governorate, as part of the "Food to Resilience" (#FuTuRe3) project.

The activity provided cash transfers to 376 beneficiaries, including farmers and unskilled laborers engaged in (FFA) activities.

The intervention aims to support livelihoods for farmers and unskilled workers by offering paid employment opportunities for 90 actual working days, enabling beneficiaries to move away from direct food assistance, strengthen self-reliance, and contribute to the development of community assets that benefit local communities in the targeted areas.

This activity is part of ongoing efforts to enhance community resilience and food security and to promote sustainable development based on empowerment and investment, contributing to the building of more stable communities capable of facing challenges.

With funding from #CRS, Nahda Makers (NMO) implemented the project “Ma’an Aqwa: Disaster Risk Management in Khanfar District - Abyan”, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the resilience of local communities affected by climate change and to reduce the risks and impacts of disasters.

The project targeted Khanfar District in Abyan Governorate, where a diverse package of activities was implemented across several areas of the district. These activities included four specialized training workshops, a series of community meetings, and the implementation of community-based infrastructure projects aimed at reducing risks caused by floods and torrential rains.

The project benefited 313 households, with a total of 1,723 direct and indirect beneficiaries.

At its initial stage, the project focused on direct field interventions to mitigate flood risks and protect agricultural lands. This included the construction of a of a spillway weir (gabion) in Al-Kalbah area, aimed at protecting soil, regulating and diverting floodwaters, retaining water, and channeling it to nearby farms for agricultural irrigation. This intervention contributes to utilizing floodwaters instead of allowing them to damage agricultural lands in the area.

The field interventions also included:

·        Rehabilitation of the damaged earthwork maintaining the electricity tower protection wall along with improvement of  the valley’s course Sakin Al-Lahouj area.

·        Rehabilitation of Saed ubar Al Sharqiya, along with the cleaning of the valley’s course in its three parts ALsharqiah area.   

·        Installation of the control gates of Al-Hayjah Dam, along with cleaning the basin and the main conveying channel - Jabal Lahboush area.

In addition, the project implemented a series of community meetings with Disaster Risk Management groups in the district to identify key risks and disasters facing local communities, raise community awareness on prevention and response mechanisms, and engage communities in identifying priorities and appropriate solutions.

The project also delivered four specialized training workshops, which included:

• A workshop on Disaster Risk Management, planning, and budgeting.
• A training workshop on Disaster Risk Management and early warning for floods and droughts.
• A workshop on training community committees to implement projects using the Community Contracting approach.
• A workshop on experience sharing and lessons learned in Disaster Risk Management and early warning systems.

Overall, the project aims to enhance the capacity of climate-affected communities in Khanfar District to adapt to the impacts of climate change, through community capacity building, improvement of preventive infrastructure, and strengthening community partnerships in disaster risk management.

Under the patronage of the Minister of Education, Mr. Tariq Salem Al-Akbari, and H.E. the Minister of State and Governor of the Capital Aden, Mr. Ahmed Hamed Lamlas Ministry of Education in collaboration with #NMO, and funded by #CRS, is implementing within the “Rebuilding Early Childhood Education in Yemen Project” Launch Event for the Early Childhood Education Curriculum, Frameworks, and Guides.

This project is considered one of the key qualitative initiatives, targeting 14 kindergartens across the various districts of Aden Governorate. It focused on children in the early age group (3–6 years), as well as teachers working in kindergartens. The project primarily aimed to develop the reference framework for kindergarten curricula through joint efforts by a curriculum development team and consultants nominated by the Ministry of Education, with the goal of producing a modern, integrated curriculum that meets the needs of young children and adheres to approved educational standards.

Project activities were implemented through sequential phases over nearly a full year, including the preparation of training manuals for teachers and supervisors, the implementation of a field piloting phase for the curriculum, the printing and distribution of kindergarten textbooks, and preparations to provide educational tools and games that support classroom activities within kindergartens.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Aden Governorate Education Office, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Social Affairs Office, a number of leaders, directors and supervisors of the targeted kindergartens, partners, and stakeholders interested in the early childhood sector, in addition to representatives from #CRS and #Nahda_Makers Organization. During the event, the official launch of the kindergarten curriculum as an approved curriculum by the Ministry of Education was announced, key outputs of the Rebuilding Early Childhood Education Project were presented, the importance of strengthening partnerships between the Ministry and implementing and supporting entities was emphasized, and investment in early education was highlighted as a fundamental entry point for human development and community growth.

This project is regarded as one of the most prominent initiatives implemented by Nahda Makers Organization in the fields of education and child protection, due to its direct and sustainable impact on improving the quality of early childhood education and enhancing a safe and supportive learning environment for children.

As part of the “Rebuilding Early Childhood Education in Yemen” Project, funded by #CRS and led by the Training and Capacity Building Sector in coordination with the #Aden Governorate Education Office, #Nahda_Makers Organization implemented the "Teacher Training on the Early Childhood Education Curriculum Guide" activity.

The program targeted 202 kindergarten teachers, aiming to enhance their skills and capacities for effectively implementing the early childhood education curriculum.

The training covered a set of core topics designed to strengthen teachers’ competencies and improve the quality of the educational process. It focused on introducing teachers to the curriculum foundations, identifying children’s various areas of development, and equipping them with knowledge of the teacher’s pivotal role in implementing educational experiences. Additionally, it aimed to enable teachers to employ modern teaching and learning strategies, develop continuous assessment skills and tools within the kindergarten environment, enhance effective communication and classroom management skills, and strengthen their ability to activate the learning environment, transforming it into a stimulating space for children.

This training is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts within the project to enhance the quality of early childhood education and ensure the preparation of qualified teachers capable of providing a safe and stimulating learning environment, thereby contributing to the overall development and growth of children during the early stages of their education.

#Nahda_Makers continues implementing the activities of the project “Life-changing Interventions for Females to Thrivein in Taiz Governorate, funded by the #European_Union and in partnership with #ZOA. As part of this effort, a community consultation workshop with community representatives was conducted with title “Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Early Recovery” in the districts of Al-Qahirah, Al-Mudhaffar, and Sala. The workshop included the participation of 29 community representatives, civil society organizations, and community influencers, with joint participation from Resalty Foundation for Women Development and Madani Development Foundation.

The workshop coincided with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, aiming to enhance advocacy and raise awareness about the rights of women and girls. It included discussions on the concept of gender-based violence, its forms, and its direct impact on early recovery efforts. The discussions highlighted that the continuation of violence hinders capacity-building and community stability, and that empowering and protecting women is a fundamental pillar for the success and sustainability of the recovery phase.

The workshop also included analytical sessions using SWOT analysis to examine the local context, identify current challenges and needs, and formulate recommendations that can be transformed into awareness campaigns and future steps within the upcoming phases of the project.
This activity aims to understand the situation of gender-based violence and the emerging issues in the targeted areas, analyze the relationship between early recovery and violence against women and its importance for community development, and enhance community participation in raising awareness and providing recommendations based on the local context in Taiz. In addition, it seeks to analyze the challenges and translate them into awareness campaigns and future actions that can be adopted in the next stages of the project.

As part of the Food Security and Livelihoods sector, the opening workshop for Local Authorities and Community Committee Representatives was held to launch the “Food to Resilience – FuTuRe3” project, which will be implemented in Hadramout Governorate, specifically in the districts of Al-Qatn and Seiyun. The project is funded by the (#KSRelief) and (#BMZ), in partnership with the World Food Programme (#WFP), and implemented by Nahda Makers Organization (#NMO).

The workshop included a comprehensive presentation of the project’s objectives, intervention scope, and implementation plan, as well as an explanation of the beneficiary selection methodology and coordination mechanisms with local authorities and the Ministry of Agriculture. The current condition of irrigation infrastructure in the two districts was also reviewed, alongside outlining the roles and responsibilities of NMO, local authorities, and donors. In addition, participants discussed the implementation timeline, safety and MEAL requirements, and the expected pathways to enhance agricultural production and strengthen climate adaptation.

The project targets 300 vulnerable farming households, including farmers affected by deteriorating irrigation canals, households in IPC Phase 3 and those most in need, as well as women-headed households, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income agricultural workers.

The project will implement several key activities, most notably the rehabilitation of primary and secondary irrigation canals in Al-Qatn, the rehabilitation of main and sub-irrigation systems in Seiyun, the construction of flood-protection gabion barriers, the rehabilitation of water distribution structures and their connection to agricultural fields, in addition to training and awareness activities on climate-smart agriculture and water management techniques, and the engagement of 300 households in cash-for-assets activities.

The workshop was attended by the Deputy Governor of Hadramout for the Affairs of the Valley and Desert Districts, the Director of Local Authorities in Seiyun, representatives of community committees, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, and project representatives from the Organization.

 With funding from #FCDO and in partnership with #NRC, #NMO has implemented the project “Building Resilience through integrated community-based and humanitarian systems transformation and leadership in Yemen (BRIGHTLY)”, which aims to support local communities in strengthening livelihoods and improving food security through comprehensive training and development programs.

The project carried out a package of specialized activities in Taiz Governorate – Jabal Habashi District, including:

• Kick-off workshop with local authorities to enhance coordination and ensure effective participation throughout the implementation phases.
• Businesses Management  Training for IGA grant beneficiaries for beneficiaries of income-generating assistance, aimed at empowering them to establish small and sustainable businesses.
• Training on agronomic on appropriate practices for Agricultural  inputs beneficiaries to improve agricultural productivity using modern and enhanced techniques.
• Livelihoods start-up grants for assorted IGAs to participants, providing them with a real opportunity to launch their own projects.

A total of 426 beneficiaries took part in these activities, with the aim of improving livelihoods, strengthening agricultural structures, and enabling families to sustainably and independently secure their food needs. The project also provided follow-up, evaluation, and guidance to ensure the success of the newly established initiatives.

This project comes as part of efforts to support the most vulnerable communities through development programs that enhance the economic and social resilience of families in these areas.

The activities of the ““the Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security Project” project continue in Al-Silw and Al-Mawasit districts, Taiz governorate, funded by #KfW, implemented by #UNDP, and in cooperation with #Nahda_Makers, with the aim of supporting sustainable development efforts and enhancing the resilience of agricultural communities.

As part of the project’s activities, several trainings were recently conducted in the targeted districts on “Administrative and Conflict resolution skills”, benefiting 51 participants from Water User Associations in Al-Mawasit and Al-Silw districts.

These trainings aim to strengthen participants’ administrative and organizational capacities, and to enhance their skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and constructive communication among relevant stakeholders to ensure sustainable water resources management. They also seek to promote governance and capacity building by activating the principles of good water governance through strengthening the institutional and technical capacities of the National Water Resources Authority, offices of Agriculture and Irrigation, and Water User Associations/Committees in the targeted areas.

Furthermore, the activities aim to promote community ownership and accountability in operation and maintenance, improve water resource monitoring mechanisms, and expand women’s participation in water management to ensure sustainability and effective, inclusive governance of water resources.

It is worth noting that this project comes as part of broader efforts to enhance the resilience of agricultural systems and food security in rural communities through an approach that focuses on integrated water resources management and sustainability support.

Activities of the “Yemen Joint Response Project funded by the #DRA and in partnership with #Cordaid, Nahda Makers Organization #NMO recently carried out two activities: “Provision of agricultural Seedlings and planting them” in Lahj Governorate – Tuban District.

These activities targeted 60 farmers from the area, where 4,000 tomato seedlings of the “Al-Zahra” variety were distributed to the beneficiary farmers. The farmers then planted the seedlings in the targeted lands in an organized manner to ensure successful growth and achieve abundant production.

The organization also raised farmers’ awareness about the importance of using suitable seedlings and improving tomato cultivation efficiency. In addition, it provided guidance on proper planting and care techniques to ensure healthy growth, contributing to improving farmers’ income and enhancing food security in the area.

The distribution process was organized carefully to ensure that all beneficiaries received the seedlings efficiently and smoothly.

All these efforts aim to enhance local agricultural production by providing high-quality seedlings and supporting their cultivation, thereby improving farmers’ livelihoods, increasing tomato productivity, and promoting agricultural sustainability.

The implementation of the “the Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security Project” project continues in Al-Silu and Al-Mawaset districts of Taiz Governorate, funding from the German Federal Government through the German Development Bank #KFW, implemented by #UNDP in cooperation with #Nahda_Makers Organization, which aims to enhance water resource management and improve food security and livelihoods in local communities.

As part of the project’s activities, trainings were recently conducted on “Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Community-Based Flood Early-Warning System in Fragile Communities Manual”, targeting 51 participants in each training from Water User Associations in Al-Silu and Al-Mawaset districts.

These trainings aim to strengthen governance and build institutional and technical capacities of the National Water Resources Authority, offices of Agriculture and Irrigation, and Water User Associations/Committees in the targeted areas. The training also contributes to promoting good water governance, ensuring community ownership and accountability in operation and maintenance, improving water resource monitoring mechanisms, and expanding women’s participation in water management.

These activities come as part of ongoing efforts to enhance community resilience and improve the sustainability of water resources, thereby supporting agricultural development and food security in vulnerable areas.

As part of its efforts to enhance food security and improve livelihoods, and with funding from the German Federal Government through the German Development Bank #KFW, implemented by #UNDP in cooperation with #Nahda_Makers Organization, the project “Integrated Water Resources Management to Enhance Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security Project” is currently being implemented in Al-Silu and Al-Mawaset districts of Taiz Governorate.

The project targets 5,040 households directly and 35,284 individuals indirectly from both districts. It aims to enhance economic resilience and improve sustainable livelihoods for the most vulnerable groups by securing and improving their access to primary water sources essential for productive and income-generating uses.

Additionally, the project seeks to strengthen sustainable water governance by empowering community bodies and local authorities to actively participate in water resource management.

The project will also contribute to achieving economic impact through an integrated value chain development approach, focusing on improving food security and market access efficiency, thereby boosting productive activities, increasing income generation, and expanding employment opportunities within the value chains of key agricultural products.

As part of its activities, Nahda Makers Organization has conducted a series of training programs targeting Water User Associations in the two districts, including training on Financial Management & Accounting Systems, as well as Fundraising, with 51 participants in each session.

These training aims to Enhance water governance through institutional strengthening and capacity building of NWRA, Agriculture and Irrigation Offices, and WUAs/Water Committees in target areas to ensure ownership, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and accountability, water resources monitoring, as well as enhancing women wider participation in water resources management.

It is worth mentioning that this project is part  of interventions aimed at achieving sustainable development in rural communities and improving food and economic security for households through solutions that enhance resilience and support livelihood stability.

As part of strengthening partnership and cooperation with local authorities, Nahda Makers Organization (#NMO) discussed its developmental interventions and projects in #Lahj Governorate, which aim to support local communities and promote development that contributes to improving livelihoods and basic services.

Following the discussion, the organization honored the Governor of Lahj, Major General Ahmed Abdullah Turki, in appreciation of his significant efforts in facilitating the work of organizations and his continuous support for humanitarian and developmental projects in the governorate. 🏆

The meeting was attended by the Director General of Planning and International Cooperation, the Director General of Social Affairs and Labor, the Secretary-General of the Local Council, and the Governor’s Advisor for Organizations Affairs – Head of the Executive Unit in Lahj.

From the organization’s side, Mr. Mohammed Al-Sayyed, Executive Director, Mr. Emile Mohammed, Public Relations Coordinator, and Mr. Ashraf Al-Sindi, from the Programs Team, were present.

This meeting and honoring reflect the depth of cooperation between #Nahda_Makers and the local authorities, contributing to enhancing development efforts and community response in Lahj Governorate.

As part of its ongoing emergency response to support families severely affected by natural disasters, Nahda Makers #NMO_ORG with funding from #DKH, implemented the Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) project for flood-affected households in Dar Saad District, Aden.

The activity included the distribution of unconditional cash transfers to 340 displaced families in the targeted camps, amounting to 242,000 YR per family, who were directly affected by the floods that swept through the region.

The main objective of this intervention is to meet the urgent basic needs of the affected families while allowing them to prioritize their own necessities. This approach aligns with the Cash and Markets Working Group standards and supports the efficiency of the local market observed during the rapid assessment.

Through this intervention, #NMO reaffirms its humanitarian commitment to assisting flood-affected families and empowering them to cope with crises in dignity and resilience.

As part of the Displacement and Climate-induced Emergency Response Project in Yemen, Nahda Makers Organization (#NMO), with funding from Education Cannot Wait (#ECW) and in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council (#NRC), implemented the activity of “Father Mother Councils Training” in selected schools located in Taiz and Al-Hodeidah governorates, with the participation of 64 beneficiaries.

The training included interactive and informative sessions aimed at clarifying the concept of the Parent-Teacher Council, its roles, responsibilities, and mechanisms of operation, as well as its vital role in supporting educational programs and monitoring students’ academic progress. The sessions also featured presentations and group discussions that focused on strengthening communication between families and schools and exchanging experiences on how to improve the educational environment and address behavioral and academic challenges in schools.

The activity aimed to build the capacities of Parent-Teacher Council members and enhance their role in supporting the educational process by promoting partnerships between schools, families, and the local community, thereby contributing to improving the quality of education and students’ performance.

The next step in the project will also include training volunteer teachers in the targeted schools and distributing school bags to students in remedial classes, in support of ensuring the continuity of education for children affected by displacement and climate change.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen local humanitarian leadership and empower national organizations, #Nahda_Makers (#NMO) recently conducted consultative workshops in the governorates of Taiz and Marib, within the framework of the project “Humanitarian System Transformation through Local Humanitarian Leadership (HST-LHL) funded by the #Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_of_the_Netherlands and implemented in partnership with #Oxfam.

The workshops targeted local and national humanitarian organizations, including women-led organizations, and focused on analyzing the current participation of these organizations in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, as well as discussing the key challenges they face in leadership and decision-making processes.

The Taiz workshop brought together representatives from 54 civil society organizations, while the Marib workshop engaged 40 organizations working in the humanitarian field. Both workshops provided a platform for experience sharing and for discussing practical approaches to enhance local presence and leadership within the humanitarian system.

These workshops come as part of a series of consultative sessions organized by the project across four main governorates — Aden, Taiz, Hadramout, and Marib — with the goal of building a knowledge base that strengthens the capacity of local organizations to play a leading and decision-making role, and to analyze the level of participation of local and women-led organizations in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, while identifying the barriers limiting their effective engagement.

As part of the “Rebuilding Early Childhood Education in Yemen” Project, and with funding from #CRS, #Nahda_Makers implemented the distribution of the Pilot Version of the Early Childhood Education Curriculum Books in Kindergartens (student workbooks and teacher guides) across several districts in Aden Governorate.

The activity targeted 1,880 children in four pilot kindergartens, in addition to 85 teachers/caregivers who received teacher guides along with student books, as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of early childhood education and implement the newly developed national curriculum.

The development of the Early Childhood Curriculum was led by the Ministry of Education and the Education Office in Aden. The process went through several stages, including forming a technical working group, developing the curriculum framework, establishing a curriculum authoring team, and preparing student workbooks and teacher guides for three levels (lower, middle, and upper). It also included review and enrichment workshops, as well as local and international validation before final approval.

The main objective of this activity is to ensure the delivery of the new books to children and teachers in the pilot kindergartens at the start of the academic year, enabling the implementation of the pilot curriculum and improving teaching and learning practices in early childhood education.

Upcoming activities under the project include completing the distribution of textbooks after printing additional quantities, monitoring the implementation of the curriculum through field supervisors and educational inspectors, and conducting follow-up workshops to review teachers’ feedback and further develop the curriculum after the pilot phase — all as part of a continuous effort to achieve balanced and high-quality education for children.

As part of the Food Security and Livelihoods Program and the project “Food to Resilience” in Hadhramout Governorate, the organization implemented one of the key project activities: the “Food for Training” initiative. This was funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (#KSRelief) and in partnership with the World Food Programme (#WFP) across several districts of the governorate, including Seiyun, Shibam, Al-Qatn, Wadi Al-Ain, Daw’an, and Rakhyah.

The activity aimed to empower individuals by equipping trainees with the skills necessary to start or develop their own projects, thereby achieving self-reliance and reducing dependence on direct aid.

The training benefited 180 participants across various fields tailored to labor market needs, including:

• Solar energy system installation and maintenance
• Food industries
• Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Pastry making
• Hairdressing and beauty care
• Beekeeping
• Sewing and embroidery

The training spanned 90 days, including 40 days of theoretical vocational training in each specialization, followed by 5 days of entrepreneurship training, and 45 days of practical application within institutions and workshops, allowing trainees to gain direct hands-on experience.

Additionally, specialized tools were provided to each trainee according to their field, enhancing their learning and preparing them to start their own projects after completing the program.

Overall, the activity aimed to equip trainees with the skills and knowledge needed to start or grow small-scale businesses, thereby fostering self-reliance and strengthening the economic resilience of families and local communities.

Within the Protection sector and as part of its ongoing efforts to support women's rights and enhance their role in society, the #NMO_ORG is currently implementing one of its most prominent projects, the " Life-changing Interventions for Females to Thrive " project in #Taiz (Al-Qahirah, Al-Mudhaffar, and Sala districts), with funding from the #European_Union and in partnership with #ZOA.

This project, which is being implemented, generally aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations, providing them with the capacity and knowledge necessary to implement activities that support the rights of women and girls within the context of economic empowerment, awareness-raising, and advocacy. Activities include community consultations, conferences to promote women's rights, awareness-raising, the operation of safe spaces, the distribution of business grants, market assessments, and business and technical skills training for women and girls, as well as training and mentoring for new business owners.

The organization has implemented many different activities so far, including:

1. Holding an introductory workshop about the project with 20 local organizations to present its objectives and implementation mechanisms.

2. Organizing community consultation workshops with local community representatives titled "Women Making an Impact," with the participation of 21 local community representatives.

3. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the capacities of target organizations to identify institutional gaps and develop specialized training plans in financial management, program management, and monitoring and evaluation.

4. Enhance coordination and communication among civil society organizations, facilitating the exchange of expertise and experiences.

5. Conducting a needs assessment for the Women's Empowerment Center's Safe Space (Safe Space), prioritizing support such as a solar energy system, a water tank, and sewing and hairdressing tools.

6. Organizing a workshop on digital safety and protecting women and girls from cyber violence, with 25 participants.

7. Conducting awareness-raising activities to raise awareness of the importance of education and encourage girls to enroll in education.

The project targets:

1. Civil society organizations (20 local organizations selected to implement project activities).

2. Women and girls.

3. Community representatives and leaders.

4. Safe spaces (women and girls' empowerment center).

The project seeks to achieve two main outcomes:

1. Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to protect and promote the rights of women and girls.

2. Enhance the protection and empowerment of women and girls to participate in various aspects of social, economic, civil, and cultural life.

Once these outcomes are achieved, the immediate impact will be to promote the rights of women and girls in Yemen and their inclusion at all levels of society through an approach based on gender equality and human rights.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen local humanitarian leadership and empower national organizations, #Nahda_Makers recently conducted a consultative workshop in Seiyun, #Hadramout Governorate. The workshop was implemented under the project “Humanitarian System Transformation through Local Humanitarian Leadership (HST-LHL), funded by the #Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_Netherlands and in partnership with #Oxfam.

The workshop targeted local and national organizations working in the humanitarian field, including women-led organizations, and focused on analyzing the reality of their participation in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, as well as reviewing the main challenges they face in leadership and decision-making processes.

Representatives from 44 civil society organizations from Seiyun, Shibam, and Tarim took part in the workshop, where experiences were shared and mechanisms to strengthen local presence in humanitarian action were discussed.

This activity is part of a series of consultative workshops being implemented by the project in four key governorates — Aden, Taiz, Hadramout, and Marib — with the aim of building a knowledge base that contributes to enhancing the capacity of local organizations to play an active leadership role in the humanitarian landscape. The workshops also seek to analyze the level of participation of local humanitarian actors and women-led organizations in coordination and decision-making mechanisms within the humanitarian system and to identify the barriers that limit such participation.

As part of the Food Security and Livelihoods Program, the #NMO_ORG continues to implement the activities of the "Food to Resilience" project in #Hadhramaut Governorate. The organization recently implemented the activity " Rehabilitation of main and subsidiary canals in addition to Agricultural land protection from erosion " with funding from (#KSRelief), and in partnership with (#WFP), with the aim of strengthening the resilience of agricultural communities and protecting their livelihoods.

The activities were divided into two main sections:

Section One: Rehabilitation of main and secondary canals in the areas of Seiyun, Shibam, Wadi Al-Ain, Douan, and Rakhyah, with a length of approximately 3,922 cubic meters of stone buildings and gabions.

Section Two: Protecting agricultural soil from erosion in Douan, Rakhyah, and Al-Qatn, with a total of 2,218 cubic meters of stone and gabion buildings.

These projects aim to:

Making optimal use of floodwaters and redirecting them to agricultural lands, protecting agricultural soil from erosion, reducing damage caused by floods, and enhancing agricultural stability in the targeted villages and areas.

674 workers from the same areas participated in these activities, contributing to the enhancement of temporary employment opportunities. The number of direct beneficiaries of the activity reached 674 people, while the number of indirect beneficiaries reached approximately 22,500 individuals from the villages and surrounding areas.

These facilities help protect farms, homes, and villages below them from the devastating effects of floods, enhancing food security and achieving sustainable agricultural production.

As part of its continuous efforts to enhance collaboration and capacity building, Nahda Makers Organization (#NMO) is currently implementing one of its key Governance and capacity building program: “Humanitarian System Transformation through Local Humanitarian Leadership”, funded and supported by the #Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_Netherlands in partnership with #Oxfam.

The project targets national and local humanitarian organizations across the country, including women-led organizations, with the aim of empowering local humanitarian actors and women’s groups to take on a stronger leadership role within the humanitarian system.

Recently, #NMO organized one of the project’s activities in #Aden under the Auspices of HE Minister of Social Affairs and labour, through a consultative workshop with Local and National NGOs. The workshop focused on a study analyzing the level of participation of local organizations in humanitarian coordination mechanisms and the challenges they face in leadership and decision-making.

A total of 50 civil society organizations from the governorates of Aden, Lahj, Abyan, and Al-Dhalea took part in the workshop.

This activity is part of a series of consultative workshops being implemented in four key governorates: Aden, Taiz, Hadramout, and Marib. The workshops aim to provide a solid knowledge base that will strengthen the presence of local and national organizations in the humanitarian landscape and enhance their ability to influence and participate in decision-making processes.

As part of the Yemen Joint Response project, funded by the #DRA and in partnership with #Cordaid, Nahda Makers Organization #NMO implemented the activity “Rehabilitation of Community Assets by FFA modality  in Lahj Governorate.

The activity targeted Tuban District – Lahj Governorate, where work is currently ongoing to pave water channels for agricultural lands and facilitating the irrigation process for farmers by allowing them to control the amount of water while irrigating their lands and protecting the erosion of residential building foundations & establishing a water supply network for homes & establishing a sewage network.

Specifically, the activity covers the paving agricultural water channels running adjacent to homes to protect the erosion of residential building foundations, with a total area of 650 square meters, in addition to a sub-activity to establish a home water supply network, another sub-activity to establish an integrated sewage network, and the Construction of a pre-cast concrete culvert to allow water channels to pass into agricultural lands through designated passages.

This work is carried out by the project’s direct beneficiaries from the local community—particularly those affected by the irrigation canal and farmers whose lands were threatened by it, as well as the most vulnerable groups from the community, totaling 60 beneficiaries. It also includes farmers benefiting from the rehabilitated irrigation canal, which is designed to protect agricultural lands. The activity focuses on engaging unskilled laborers from the local community, along with resident households (owners of houses and farms).

Previously, the project also provided cash support to these farmer beneficiaries through the “Cash for Food” activity, enabling them to meet their food needs and strengthen their food security.

Ultimately, this intervention aims to enhance the resilience of the local community by rehabilitating irrigation canals, protecting homes and farmlands, and providing temporary job opportunities, which contribute to improving both the food security and economic stability of the targeted households.

Within the Food Security and Livelihoods Sector, Nahda Makers Organization (#NMO) has implemented the establishment of 15 net greenhouses across several districts in Hadramout Governorate. This activity comes as part of the “Food to Resilience” #FuTuRe project, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (#KSrelief) and in partnership with the World Food Programme (#WFP).

The activity covered the districts of Seiyun, Shibam, Al-Qatn, Wadi Al-Ain, Doan, and Rakhyah, with the aim of providing a suitable environment for cultivating productive crops and seedlings, thereby increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing crop protection against pests.

These net greenhouses also represent a complementary component of the agricultural reclamation efforts. A total of 15 farmers will directly benefit from the activity, while the number of indirect beneficiaries is expected to exceed 961 farmers, including current and former farmers, and more than 1,000 former farmers, as well as members of agricultural associations and agricultural offices in the targeted areas.

This intervention reflects the ongoing commitment to strengthening farmers’ capacities and promoting sustainable agricultural development that contributes to improved livelihoods and enhanced food security in the targeted areas.

Under the supervised of the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al-Zaouri, and the Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Mohammed Hazam Al-Ashwal, the #Nahda_Makers Organization, in partnership with #Oxfam, implemented a workshop on “Social Responsibility” as part of the project (Bridging the Gaps: A Joint effort between government, the private sector, and civil society organizations for local solutions).

This workshop, held as part of efforts to enhance cooperation between the government, the private sector, and civil society organizations, aims to create sustainable community partnerships that contribute to humanitarian response and recovery.

His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor emphasized that this workshop falls within the framework of the government's commitment to strengthening partnerships between civil society organizations and the private sector to support sustainable development efforts. He highlighted the importance of cooperation, exchanging expertise, and overcoming challenges in order to build effective partnerships that serve society.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Salem Al Wali also noted that this workshop represents an important step in strengthening the partnership between the government, the private sector, and civil society organizations, opening new horizons for achieving sustainable economic and social development.

Professor Dr. Ali Abdullah Al Ibrahim, Vice President of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, delivered an opening speech in which he emphasized the importance and role of social responsibility as an effective tool for promoting sustainable development. He emphasized the need for integrated efforts between the public and private sectors and civil society organizations to achieve the desired positive impact in serving the community.

Ms. Faiza Al-Tamimi, President of the #NMO_ORG, emphasized that this workshop reflects the organization's commitment to promoting the concept of effective partnership between various sectors, and working to consolidate social responsibility practices that contribute to achieving sustainable development and better serving society.

During the first session, titled "Humanitarian Action and the Role of the Private Sector in Community Development" participants discussed the importance of integrating social and environmental dimensions into private sector plans and practices, and its role in rehabilitating services and supporting livelihoods. The second session, ": Civil Society and Development – Ten Years of Humanitarian Work and Effective Partnership" focused on exploring areas of cooperation and developing joint coordination mechanisms.

As part of enhancing corporate social responsibility and in an effort to mitigate the impact of the recent floods and heavy rains that struck #Aden, Nahda Makers Organization #NMO , with the support of Al-Kuraimi Development Foundation, carried out a comprehensive field campaign to pump accumulated rainwater and remove debris from affected neighborhoods.

This campaign came as an urgent response to the damage caused in several districts of Aden, where the heavy rains led to flooding of streets and homes and the accumulation of debris, which negatively affected traffic movement and residents’ safety.

The campaign involved the use of specialized equipment and field machinery to pump water and remove debris quickly and effectively, helping to reduce health and environmental risks and improve public services in the city.

This intervention affirms the commitment of the #Nahda_Makers Organization and the Al-Karimi Development Foundation to supporting humanitarian and development efforts and their keenness to strengthen partnerships to provide urgent and sustainable solutions that help protect the population and improve the environment.