At a Glance
Duration: November 2024 - October 2025
Location: Amideast Aden
Sponsor: U.S. Mission to Yemen
Key Partner: National Network for Community (NNC)
Participants: 50 emerging youth leader
Impact Goal: 10 community-driven initiatives
Making a Difference in Yemen
In a country where 70% of the population is under 30, dynamic youth hold the key to Yemen's future. Our innovative program combines intensive English language training with hands-on community engagement skills to empower the next generation of change makers.
Program Journey
1. Foundation Building | Months 1-2
- Competitive selection process identifying 50 promising youth activists
- Intensive 40-hour Fundamental Competencies training covering: Critical thinking, Creative problem-solving, Professional communication, and Project management
2. Skill Development | Months 3-10
- Language Mastery: 195 hours of specialized English instruction and three progressive learning levels
- Community Leadership: Workshops on civic engagement, hands-on project planning, and network building with local organizations
3. Community Impact | Months 10-12
- Competitive mini-grants for "Amideast Yemen Summer Connections" projects
- Professional mentorship from established CSOs
- Implementation of 10 youth-led community initiatives
Why It Matters
This program addresses three critical needs:
- 1. Skills Gap: Equipping youth with essential language and leadership capabilities
- 2. Civic Engagement: Creating pathways for meaningful community participation
- 3. Sustainable Impact: Building a network of empowered youth
Success Metrics
1. 50 youth trained in essential professional skills
2. 10 community projects implemented
3. 3,000+ community members reached
4. Sustainable networks established between youth leaders and civil society organizations
Looking Forward
Our sustainability model ensures lasting impact through:
- Partnership with established local organizations
- Creation of youth-led networks
- Ongoing mentorship opportunities
- Resource sharing among program alumni
Contact Information
For more information, please contact: Training Program Officer at Amideast Yemen
142 Hadaiq Al-Andalus Street, Al-Safarat District, Khormaksar, Aden, Yemen Phone Number: 02-235-069/070/071
WhatsApp: +967-2-235-070
Email: training-aden@amideast.org
