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July 2nd, 2025 ― Doha, Qatar: The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Yemen has launched a new project to improve livelihoods and support the standard of living for 4,060 beneficiaries from the poorest families in Sana’a, Aden, Taiz, Dhale, Hadhramaut, ‘Amran, and Al-Hudaydah, at a total cost of $488,000.
Under the project’s program, the breadwinners of 580 families receive training in income-generating craft and vocational skills. To empower and encourage the beneficiaries to engage in production and business activities, they are provided with the necessary tools and resources to work in sewing, carpentry, smartphone maintenance, fishing, resin art, and livestock breeding.
In a statement, Eng. Ahmed Hassan Sharaji, head of QRCS’s office in Yemen, said, “This is one of the livelihood projects aimed at helping the war-affected communities. By training individuals and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities, we are enhancing the resilience of the families in the face of challenges resulting from poor living conditions”.
“Over the past two years, QRCS had already implemented two similar projects, for the benefit of 1,279 families, at a cost of $694,944,” added Eng. Sharaji. “These projects had a clear impact on people’s lives, helping alleviate poverty, reduce dependence on aid, and achieve self-dependence in fulfilling the essential needs of beneficiary families”.
Everyday challenges, difficulties, and demands continue to threaten the stability of millions of Yemeni families due to the ongoing conflict, deteriorating services, rising prices, and increasing poverty and unemployment rates.
According to World Bank and UNDP reports for 2024, more than 80% of the population live below the poverty line, and many of them rely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs, such as food, water, and health care.
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About Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)
Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is Qatar’s first humanitarian and volunteering organization that aims to assist and empower vulnerable individuals and communities without partiality or discrimination.
QRCS is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which consists of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 191 National Societies. It is also a member of several GCC, Arab, and Islamic organizations, such as the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) and the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). In this legally recognized capacity, QRCS has access to disaster and conflict zones, thus serving as an auxiliary to the State of Qatar in its humanitarian and social efforts — a role that distinguishes it from other local charities and NGOs.
Both locally and internationally, QRCS has relief and development operations in numerous countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central and South America. Its humanitarian mandates include disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction. To mitigate the impact of disasters and improve the livelihoods of affected populations, QRCS provides medical services, food, water, shelter, and other needs of local communities. It is also active at the humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy front.
With the help of a vast network of trained, committed staff and volunteers, QRCS aspires to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity, inspired by the seven Fundamental Principles of humanitarian action: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.