The Ma’an Nartaqi Foundation for Women and Child Care has completed a training program designed to foster economic independence for 36 women in Yemen’s Abyan governorate. The initiative, run in partnership with CARE International and supported by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), aims to equip women from vulnerable communities with essential business and financial skills.
Quick Facts
- Trained 36 women in Abyan, Yemen.
- Backed by the UK’s FCDO and CARE International.
- Focused on entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Building Sustainable Ventures
Titled “Entrepreneurship to Enhance Women’s Economic and Legal Empowerment,” the program provided participants with the knowledge to establish and manage sustainable, income-generating projects. The training, led by instructors Fizan bin Naam and Sameh Maqsha, covered key areas including small project management, financial planning, marketing, and income management.
The curriculum also incorporated modules on women’s economic and social rights, as well as principles of protection, preparing the participants to engage more effectively in the local economy.
A Pathway to Financial Independence
During the closing ceremony, which was attended by Yahya Al-Yazidi, Director General of the Office of Social Affairs and Labor in Abyan, speakers highlighted the program’s role in promoting economic and social stability for women.
“The conclusion of this training program marks the beginning of a new phase for the beneficiaries,” stated Bushra Al-Saadi, head of the Ma’an Nartaqi Foundation. She explained the goal is to help them “move towards actual economic empowerment and build sustainable sources of income that enhance their independence and ability to face economic and social challenges with dignity and stability.”
Al-Saadi added that the foundation is developing an integrated pathway for women in Abyan that starts with addressing basic needs and progresses through capacity-building to create long-term development opportunities.
Strengthening Community Stability
Yahya Al-Yazidi emphasized the broader impact of such initiatives, noting that women’s economic empowerment is a critical factor in strengthening family and community stability, particularly given the current economic challenges. He commended the participants for their engagement and commitment throughout the training.
The project reflects the foundation’s wider efforts to support women’s economic and social participation as a means of improving livelihoods and reinforcing community resilience in the region.
About Ma’an Nartaqi Foundation
The Ma’an Nartaqi Foundation for Women and Child Care is a Yemeni organization focused on implementing developmental programs in the Abyan governorate. It works to enhance the sustainable economic empowerment of women and support their economic and social participation to improve livelihoods and promote community stability.
Source: Cratar Net
