Saudi Arabia’s aid agency King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a new project in Aden, Yemen.[1] The program aims in empowering Yemeni women through renewable energy, by providing them with tools to generate income and strengthen their role in society.
The initiative focuses on establishing 375 small programs for producing and marketing solar-powered household devices, such as lanterns, stoves, and traditional ovens.
The project provides vocational training for 375 women on solar energy use, life skills, business management, and training guides on solar lanterns and traditional ovens. Additionally, it supplies alternative solar energy sources, such as basic lighting and household cooking devices produced by women-led businesses in Hadramout and Lahij, benefiting 21,375 women.
UNDP project manager Alaa Ali highlighted that the project aims to meet the energy needs of vulnerable communities and create sustainable livelihoods for Yemeni women. The initiative seeks to enhance women’s participation in solar energy businesses and expand the use of renewable energy for household activities and lighting.
It also supports women in establishing market-driven projects that meet local community needs, boost economic opportunities for rural women, improve their quality of life and their families, and promote sustainable development.
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[1] KSrelief to empower Yemeni women in renewable energy https://www.arabnews.com/node/2589089/saudi-arabia