Hadhramout Governorate is a vast and historic region located in the eastern part of Yemen, stretching from the Arabian Sea coast deep into the desert interior. For generations, families in Mukalla district of Hadhramout and surrounding districts have relied on the sea to survive. Yet, for many fishermen, the lack of modern skills and safety knowledge has made life increasingly difficult.
Read MoreNaama Bakheet, 36, is a mother of three, from rural Mukalla. Over the years she has faced challenges finding work due to the high unemployment rate among both women and men in her area. ‘Being a woman makes my chances of finding a job in our region almost impossible,’ Naama says.
Read MoreMuhamasheen are one of Yemen’s most marginalized groups, long facing entrenched social and economic exclusion. Many families from this community live in overcrowded villages or informal settlements, with limited access to education, health services, or livelihood opportunities. Discrimination and poverty often force them into menial, low-paid, or irregular work, leaving families trapped in cycles of vulnerability.
Read MoreCARE works in 7 governorates across Yemen, providing lifesaving food, cash, livelihoods, water and sanitation services to those in need, including internally displaced people.
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