Represented by its representation office in Yemen, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) launched a new project to improve livelihoods and support the standard of living for 4,060 beneficiaries from the poorest families in Sana’a, Aden, Taiz, Dhale, Hadhramaut, ‘Amran, and Al-Hudaydah, at a total cost of $488,000.
QRCS said in a statement Wednesday that, under the project’s programme, the breadwinners of 580 families will receive training in income-generating craft and vocational skills. To empower and encourage the beneficiaries to engage in production and business activities, they are provided with necessary tools and resources to work in sewing, carpentry, smartphone maintenance, fishing, resin art, and livestock breeding.
Head of QRCS’s office in Yemen Eng Ahmed Hassan Sharaji said, “This is one of the livelihood projects aimed at helping the war-affected communities. By training individuals and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities, we are enhancing the resilience of the families in the face of challenges resulting from poor living conditions.
“Over the past two years, QRCS had already implemented two similar projects, for the benefit of 1,279 families, at a cost of $694,944. These projects had a clear impact on people’s lives, helping alleviate poverty, reducing dependence on aid, and achieving self-dependence in fulfilling the essential needs of beneficiary families,” Eng Sharaji said.
Everyday challenges, difficulties, and demands continue to threaten the stability of millions of Yemeni families due to the ongoing conflict, deteriorating services, rising prices, and increasing poverty and unemployment rates.
According to World Bank and UNDP reports for 2024, more than 80% of the population live below the poverty line, and many of them rely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs, such as food, water, and healthcare.
