The Red Crescent Implements the Third Phase of the “My Profession, My Craft” Project as Part of the “Mother of the Nation” Initiatives in Yemen
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has implemented the third phase of the “My Profession, My Craft” project as part of the “Mother of the Nation” initiatives in Yemen, under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Honorary Chairwoman of the Emirates Red Crescent. The initiative aims to enhance essential services for those affected by the events in Yemen.
The third phase of the project focuses on empowering Yemeni women in the city of Inma, Aden Governorate, by supporting them in establishing home-based women’s tailoring workshops. This will provide a stable source of income to help them and their families cope with challenging living conditions.
The project also aims to utilize the products of these tailoring workshops, such as women’s clothing, to benefit displaced women in various Yemeni governorates. This dual-purpose approach adds value by improving the economic conditions of women and their families in rural Yemen while addressing the clothing needs of displaced families.
The ERC has provided the beneficiaries with sewing materials and tools, including fabrics and other essentials. According to the ERC’s plan, the project is designed to become self-sustaining.
In February, the ERC launched the first phase of the “My Profession, My Craft” project, the ninth initiative under the “Mother of the Nation” program in Yemen, in several districts of Lahij Governorate. The second phase, implemented last April, focused on enhancing the capabilities of rural women in Al-Madhariba and Ras Al-Ara districts in Lahij Governorate.
In a press statement, the ERC emphasized that the projects initiated by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak are progressing efficiently. These projects were carefully studied to address the vital needs of the Yemeni community across various critical sectors.
The ERC stated that improving the lives of women and their families in Yemen is a priority due to the challenging circumstances they face, as women are among the most affected by the current crisis. The ERC highlighted Her Highness Sheikha Fatima’s continued efforts to empower displaced and refugee women, underscoring the significant role of the Refugee Women and Child Support Fund, which she established years ago to improve the lives of women and children in refugee camps and unstable regions.
Beneficiaries of the project expressed their gratitude and appreciation to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for her initiative to alleviate their suffering and improve their economic and social conditions. They affirmed that the initiative provides them with a stable source of income to face life’s difficulties. They also thanked the Emirates Red Crescent for completing the project promptly and selecting Lahij Governorate for its launch.
It is worth noting that Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak’s initiatives in Yemen have supported 15 projects in Aden, Lahij, and neighboring governorates. These initiatives address critical areas such as healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities, and improvements in water, electricity, housing, and family stability programs, particularly for nomadic populations in coastal areas.
