ERRY Enhancing Rural Resilience in Yemen (Phase III)

During 2024, UNDP/ILO/WFP/FAO reported the following: Key achievements related to the increased local institutional resilience management and community social cohesion in crisisaffected communities. are summarized below: •114 gender responsive compact initiatives and subdistrict projects identified in the Community Resilience Plans have been supported by the programme, benefitting around 194,038 people (95,359 women) to have better access to basic services such as education, water, health, and transportation, that brings the total of supported community projects to 170 including the initiatives under implementation. •37 community mediators and 30 SDC members have been provided with capacity building training in social cohesion, conflict scanning, and community dialogue to bring the total to 346 community mediators (33 women) and 700 SDC members (341 women). •The trained mediators have successfully developed 5 conflict scans and facilitated 10 sessions of community dialogues to bring the total to 44 conflict scans and 100 sessions of community dialogues. •50 people (including 5 women) participated on the community dialogues for conflict reconciliation, that brings the people who participated in the community dialogues to 748 people including 190 women. •25 community conflict resolution priorities were identified and supported with grants, which brings the total of conflictresolution interventions to 28 (18 completed and 10 under implementation). •39 academics and members from local authorities at governorate level from Taiz, Abyan and Lahj and Hajjah received a 5day Training of Trainers training in conflict management and mediation. •2 Technical and Vocational Education Training TVET centers have been starting rehabilitation for two halls in Sanaa and Taiz. •196 (69 women) participants from community institutions and local authorities at district level in 9 targeted districts in Taiz, Abyan and Lahj and Hajjah received a two phase training program on conflict management and mediation. Some of the key achievements related to the broadened access of vulnerable population to sources of energy and job opportunities in the renewable energy sector include: •150 entrepreneurs who are working in the solar energy sector have been provided with technical and financial support. •150 public service facilities have been provided with solar/clean energy systems to be able to provide better basic services for men and women in the targeted communities. In addition, 10 producing groups have been supported with solar systems in synergy with FAO. •464 public representatives have been trained on the operation and maintenance (OM) of the installed solar systems to ensure longterm sustainability. •A hybrid minigrid system was established in AshShamayatayn district to provide sustainable and reliable energy access to the targeted community and local market. •A water desalination plant has been established and operationalized. •500 beneficiaries were trained in business development and life skills in renewable energy field, and supported with financial grants to start and run their incomegenerating businesses. •500 beneficiaries had been trained in business development and life skills in renewable energy field, empowering them to launch and oversee incomegenerating and green energy activities. •Out of the beneficiaries involved in the apprenticeship program, 308 apprentices have specialized in the installation and maintenance of small solar systems. •128 technicians have participated in advance solar training, which focused on improving their technical skills on designing and installing water pump solar systems. •A Solar Online Platform has been developed to map the solar interventions by all actors in the country. Below are the key achievements regarding the increased sustainable production and productivity of crop and livestock in crisisaffected communities: • Two studies for Climate Smart Agriculture in north and south were completed, and two workshops were conducted with the stakeholders to validate the CSA study. • A total of 50 extension staff officers from the Agriculture Research and Extension Authorities (AREA), including 10 females, have received training on climatesmart agriculture and related technologies. •Sorghum and millet seeds were distributed to 8,125 households. 7,750 ha was planted with sorghum and 375 ha with millet. 4 community seed banks are under construction. •15 water user associations were reactivated/established. 64 key people from the Water User Associations (WUAs) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) were trained in water management, harvesting, irrigation, and other topics related to sustainable agriculture production, bringing the total to 99 trained WUA members. •100 drip irrigation kits were distributed and installed in the farms to improve climate adaptation to vegetables production and reduce irrigated water consumption. •12 water infrastructures (Wadi bank protection activities, canal entrances, and Harvesting rain and springs water tanks) were identified to be rehabilitated. Rehabilitation was completed in 9 irrigation blocks while the remaining are under finalization. •21 shallow wells were identified to be rehabilitated to support the coffee farmers, and 30% of the rehabilitation works were completed. •50 new Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), 30% women, were trained to provide veterinary and extension services and support their communities. •1,000 farmers received highquality landrace seeds adapted to climate shocks. •1,800 households were targeted through tomato value chain activities and have received highquality tomato seeds 450 hectares of land were cultivated. •6,000 HHs were targeted with the fattening value chain inputs (wheat bran, molasses and feed blocks). •5 Agroprocessing centers were delivered to improve the agroproducts manufacturing at the community level. Centers are under final arrangements to operate. •2 dairy processing centers provided with the necessary equipment for milk processing and packaging, and 2 dairy marketing centers have been established to enhance the value chain of dairy marketing. •4 milk collection and dairy processing centers were constructed. •3,160 femaleheaded households received dairy equipment to improve the milk products quality and hygiene. Below are some of the key cumulative achievements regarding improved access of women, youth, and other vulnerable groups to food and income opportunities: • 109 different communal assets have been rehabilitated/constructed through Food For Assets (FFA) activities, in various sectors including water sources, rural road rehabilitation, water harvesting schemes, agricultural projects, and schools. And 200 household assets (home gardens) have been supported. •6,225 direct households have benefited from the FFA activities in the target districts, bringing the total to 9,190 households. •Over 65,000 people in the targeted communities benefited from the assets created and rehabilitated by WFP. •425 participants are currently engaged in the Food Assistance for Training activity (FFT) activities. •A total amount of USD $2,646,644 was transferred to FFA/FFT participants to support their immediate food security needs, bringing the total of cash transfers to USD $4,300,135. •2,250 beneficiaries received financial grants to start their own businesses. This brings the total grantees supported by livelihood component to 3,,000 beneficiaries, 38% are women. •The development of the MSMEs digital platform has been completed to provide financial and nonfinancial services for microbusiness owners and entrepreneurs through specialized microlender. • A follow up and postassessment activity for the microbusinesses was conducted through special consultants, hired to conduct this assignment in south and north. The results showed that around 80% of the established projects are operational and generating income. • 26 trainers, including 9 women, were certified in the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training packages. • Four SIYBcertified trainers participated in the ILO regional SIYB Master Training of Trainers (MTOT) workshop, with their certification as SIYB Master Trainers now in the final stage. • Three SIYB (TOT) sessions were conducted for 73 new potential trainers from targeted governorates (47% women). the certification process for these trainers is ongoing. • A total of 100 ILO trained trainers delivered entrepreneurship training for 4,000 small business owners, supported by UNDP. • In partnership with the Businesswomen's Council, the Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry, and its member chambers, the programme has trained 210 women business owners in Improve Your Business (IYB) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) training. • Six new curricula developed, and another five existing ones updated, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (MTEVT). • 496 master craftspersons and TVET supervisors (42% women) were trained to facilitate competencybased training, assessment, and mentorship during on the job learning sessions. • 1,539 apprentices, with 44% being women, successfully completed demand driven and market responsive skills development training through apprenticeship scheme. • Market linkage events, such as Bazaars and Exhibitions, were organized to showcase the products and services of apprentices. • Workshops were conducted to connect potential employers and Microfinance Institutions with graduated apprentices, facilitating access to finance and posttraining support.

Overall objective Reduced vulnerability and strengthened resilience capacity of crisis-affected communities in Yemen through creation of sustainable livelihoods and access to basic services. Specific objective Crisis affected communities are better able to manage local risks and shocks through increased resilience