KSrelief Launches Project to Empower Yemeni Women in Renewable Energy

Aden: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Monday launched a project in Aden to empower Yemeni women in renewable energy initiatives. According to Saudi Press Agency, the project includes establishing 375 small programs for producing and marketing solar-powered household devices, such as lanterns, stoves, and traditional ovens. It provides vocational training for 375 women on solar energy use, life skills, business management, and training guides on solar lanterns and traditional ovens. Moreover, the initiative 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 stated that the project focuses on meeting the energy needs of vulnerable communities and creating sustainable livelihoods for Yemeni women. Ali noted that it aims to enhance women's participation i n solar energy businesses and expand the use of renewable energy for household activities and lighting. The UNDP official indicated that the initiative will also support 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. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, to empower women in Yemen by providing them with tools to generate income and strengthen their role in society.