The project aims to empower Yemeni youth and enhance their role in fostering peace and development at the local level. As part of a comprehensive vision, this initiative seeks to engage youth in addressing societal issues and strengthening social cohesion across Yemen. Funded by Save the Children – Oman (SCI-MEEE), the project spans ten months.
The idea of the project is rooted in the “Youth Platform for Peace,” an independent national youth initiative established in 2020, comprising youth components from various Yemeni governorates. This platform serves as a dynamic space that enables young people to express their views and actively participate in creating sustainable solutions to local conflicts and challenges. In 2021, the “Youth Support Group” (YSG) was launched under the platform’s umbrella to unify the efforts of youth collectives and strengthen their role in promoting community peace.
The “Empowering and Building the Capacities of Youth Components” project focuses on restructuring and strategically organizing the platform to better equip it to address challenges and achieve its objectives. The initiative implements a series of integrated activities that combine training and practical application, equipping youth with the tools needed to lead mediation processes and resolve conflicts. The training sessions cover diverse areas, including community dialogue skills, peacebuilding, and the development of policy papers that support youth participation in local decision-making processes.
In addition to training, the project offers youth the opportunity to implement community interventions aimed at resolving four local issues in targeted governorates. This allows participants to apply their acquired skills practically, contributing to the improvement of their communities. The project places particular emphasis on enhancing youth participation in politics and decision-making, with a focus on ensuring women’s involvement as an integral part of these efforts.
The project is implemented across nine Yemeni governorates: Aden, Taiz, Dhamar, Hodeidah, Sana’a, Marib, Ibb, Lahj, and Shabwah. This geographical scope demonstrates a commitment to reaching as many young people as possible while addressing the unique challenges and needs of each governorate.
One of the project’s key outcomes is the enhanced coordination between various youth components within the platform, facilitating unified efforts and harnessing their collective energy to address societal challenges effectively. The project also aims to strengthen the capacities of participants, aged between 18 and 45, enabling them to play significant roles in fostering peace and driving community development.
