A transformative initiative is providing solar power to families in need in the heart of Wadi Zar Village, Al Qabaitah District, Lahj governorate
The project which is part of the Empowering Yemeni Women Catalysing Renewable Energy Project, is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with local organization For All Foundation, is delivering clean, sustainable, and affordable energy directly to vulnerable families.
Wadi Zar, with a population of 7,000, is a small village accessible by sandy roads and dirt tracks that can pose challenges for vehicular travel. Homes in of the village are made of straw and mud reflect a lifestyle grounded in simplicity, but also in struggle.
As part of the project, 1,500 solar lanterns have been distributed in Wadi Zar—a step that is making homes safer, evenings brighter, and chores easier. This initiative demonstrates the power of clean, sustainable, and affordable solutions for vulnerable communities.
The project goes beyond providing lanterns. It is placing women at the center of renewable energy solutions by equipping 175 women with tools and training to use, assemble, and market products like solar ovens and lanterns.
Participants are not only learning technical skills but also provided with the knowledge to start their own businesses