Saudi aid agency KSrelief, in cooperation with the UN Development Programme, launched a project in Aden to empower Yemeni women in renewable energy initiatives.

The project includes establishing 375 small programs for producing and marketing solar-powered household devices, such as lanterns, stoves, and traditional ovens, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It provides vocational training for 375 women on solar energy use, life skills, and business management, as well as training guides on solar lanterns and traditional ovens.

Moreover, the initiative supplies alternative solar energy sources, including basic lighting and household cooking devices produced by women-led businesses in Hadramout and Lahij, benefiting 21,375 women.

UNDP project manager Alaa Ali said 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 in solar energy businesses and expand renewable energy use 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 the quality of life for them and their families, and promote sustainable development.

The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to empower women in Yemen by providing them with tools to generate income and strengthen their role in society.