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Jordan – Za’atari Camp Farmer Empowerment

(Last Updated (last updated 06:00 - August 28, 2025))

Za’atari Camp, home to tens of thousands of Syrian refugees, represents a central and strategic location for implementing a return-oriented agricultural empowerment program. High levels of poverty and food insecurity, coupled with heavy reliance on monthly aid (around USD 21 per person), highlight the need for a project that reduces dependency by building agricultural skills that can be invested in upon return to Syria.

The number of those affected

The number of affected people in Za’atari Camp is estimated at around 50,000 refugees, most of whom come from Daraa, Syria, where agriculture has traditionally been the main source of livelihood.

Required Aid

The requirement is to train 100 Syrian refugees in Za’atari Camp through a program that combines modern agricultural skills with agricultural entrepreneurship principles.

Yemen suffers from weak local dairy production and heavy reliance on imports, despite having suitable environments for cattle farming in areas such as Taiz and Marib. Rural families lack modern capacities, with most milk consumed at the household level. Women have traditional skills in producing cheese and yogurt but lack technical and marketing support, while demand for fresh dairy products is increasing.

The number of those affected

The affected populations are the rural communities in Taiz, Marib, and Abyan, who suffer from weak dairy production, lack sustainable income sources, and rely largely on household consumption without market access.

Required Aid

The requirement is to establish a model dairy farm (20–30 improved milking cows) and train 50 young men and women in cattle farming and dairy production. This will provide a decent source of income for 70 rural families, improve their nutritional status, and promote youth entrepreneurship in transport, marketing, and distribution.

Humanitarian and development work in Yemen suffers from fragmented knowledge resources and limited access to specialized reports and guidelines, while the need for more efficient and professional practices continues to grow. A specialized digital library provides a unified platform for knowledge and media, enhancing the quality and impact of humanitarian interventions.

The number of those affected

The affected groups are humanitarian and development workers in Yemen, who lack unified knowledge resources and reference tools to enhance the quality of response. The project will benefit humanitarian and development institutions, community initiatives, local and regional organizations, as well as thousands of humanitarian workers in Yemen and the Arab region.

Required Aid

The requirement is to establish a digital library specialized in humanitarian affairs in Yemen, providing knowledge resources (research, reports, guidelines), media content (photos, videos, success stories), as well as training tools and a platform for networking and knowledge exchange among organizations.

Coastal communities in areas such as Al Khokha and Al Mokha rely heavily on fishing as a primary source of livelihood, yet limited resources and the absence of an integrated production system constrain their ability to secure sustainable income. Developing fishery production (preservation, processing, and marketing) offers an opportunity to create added value and improve livelihoods for young fishermen and women.

The number of those affected

The affected groups are young fishermen and women in Al Khokha and Al Mokha who lack modern tools and an integrated production system. Direct beneficiaries include 300 young fishermen through training and improved equipment, as well as 80 young men and 40 women through new jobs in preservation, processing, transportation, and marketing.

Required Aid

The requirement is to establish a fishery production unit in Al Khokha and Al Mokha, empower 300 fishermen, create 120 jobs for youth and women, and strengthen fishermen’s capacities in sustainable fishing and marketing.

Thousands of poor families in Lahj, Abyan, and Marib rely on humanitarian aid and lack stable income, amid a wide food security gap and malnutrition among women and children. Backyard poultry farming offers a low-cost, practical solution that provides animal protein and enables women to work from home. The project seeks to empower women and low-income families and turn this activity into a sustainable source of income.

The number of those affected

The affected groups are women and low-income families in Lahj, Abyan, and Marib, who lack stable sources of income and face high levels of poverty and food insecurity.

Required Aid

The requirement is to support 1,000 poor families (70% women) in Lahj, Abyan, and Marib with small-scale backyard poultry projects, enhancing their income and improving nutrition through eggs and meat consumption.

Amid the massive destruction of housing and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, millions of families have lost access to electricity, shelter, and essential services. This project provides solar-powered caravans to ensure safe and dignified temporary housing that protects families from harsh weather conditions. The use of solar energy guarantees reliable and independent lighting, reducing dependence on damaged electricity networks and scarce fuel. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of affected families and provide temporary stability until permanent solutions are found.

The number of those affected

Approximately 2 million people are suffering from the loss of electricity, shelter, and energy due to the widespread destruction.

Required Aid

Provision of solar-powered residential caravans as a temporary alternative to destroyed homes, equipped with lighting, ventilation, and basic living facilities.

In response to the devastating conditions in the Gaza Strip that have deprived over 625,000 students of education for nearly two years, this project will deploy small buses transformed into mobile libraries. Each bus will carry books, digital resources, and learning materials, reaching shelters and affected communities. The initiative aims to restore access to education, encourage reading, and provide children with a safe and inspiring space to learn and grow despite the ongoing crisis.

The number of those affected

More than 625,000 students have been deprived of education for nearly two years.

Required Aid

Educational support for children aged 4 to 12 years, through mobile libraries equipped with books, age-appropriate learning materials, and digital resources delivered via small buses to shelters and affected communities.