SDRPY Assistant Chief Engages With Marib Girls Foundation To Enhance Women's Economic Empowerment

Eng. Hassan Al-Attas, Assistant Supervisor General of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), recently held a meeting in Riyadh with Yasmeen Al-Qadhi, head of the Marib Girls Foundation. The discussion focused on enhancing cooperation to support Yemeni women economically and developmentally. Abdullah bin Kadasa, SDRPY's Assistant Supervisor General for Institutional Relations, also attended the meeting.

The collaboration between SDRPY and the Marib Girls Foundation has led to significant initiatives, including the "Saba Economic Empowerment Program for Women." This program is a pioneering effort in Marib Governorate aimed at empowering women economically. Al-Qadhi highlighted SDRPY's crucial role in supporting local initiatives and building human capacity.

The Saba Economic Empowerment Program for Women has achieved notable milestones. It established Marib's first women's business incubator, equipping 60 women with skills to start their businesses. Additionally, 35 business projects received training and support through funding, capacity building, and consulting services.

Moreover, awareness campaigns under this program reached 5,000 female students. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance economic and social stability by enabling women to contribute effectively to development.

SDRPY has implemented 264 projects across Yemen, covering sectors like education, health, transportation, energy, water, agriculture, fisheries, institutional capacity building, and integrated development programs. These initiatives aim to foster sustainable growth and improve living conditions in various regions.

Al-Qadhi expressed appreciation for SDRPY's pivotal contributions to local initiatives. She emphasized that such partnerships significantly enhance economic stability and empower women to play active roles in societal development.

The meeting underscored the importance of continued collaboration between SDRPY and local organizations like the Marib Girls Foundation. By working together, they aim to create more opportunities for Yemeni women and strengthen community resilience.

With inputs from SPA