ُHSA Group’s Human Development Program and the United Nations Development Programme launched the Women and Men Leadership Programme for Gendered Socio-economic Impacts. The program empowers Yemeni women and men to lead the response to economic and social challenges.

As a vital initiative that realizes economic empowerment in local communities in Yemen, this program is aligned with HSA Group's long-standing commitment to fostering sustainable development in Yemen by serving communities and providing them with the skills and resources needed to foster resilience in the face of conflict.

Women and Men Leadership Programme beneficiaries, and the responsible authorities will undertake several activities focused on empowerment and capacity building. These activities are tailored to equip female and male leaders with the technical and personal skills needed to tackle community challenges and raise awareness about key social and economic issues.

HSA Group strives to harness the power of partnership to convene stakeholders across the private sector, academic, global development, and humanitarian communities and to advance understanding of the key economic issues shaping Yemen in pursuit of inclusive growth in the country. In doing so, HSA seeks to facilitate the resolution of these issues and improve the Yemeni economy, creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and increasing resilience.

Mounir Saif, Grants and Partnerships Advisor at HDP, said: "We are committed to linking participants with local authorities, the media, and international development communities to enhance their involvement in decision-making and community activities. This engagement is expected to foster significant social and economic benefits and bolster the resilience of Yemeni society."

Fouad Ali, Deputy Head of the UNDP's Economic Recovery and Development Program Team, said, "Our strategy aims to empower young women and men to overcome social and economic challenges, with a particular focus on issues affecting women."

"This project is expected to drive developmental, social, and economic transformations within the community."