YEMEN
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Yemen is at the beginning of a long process of transitioning from eight years of humanitarian emergency toward stabilisation. Yemen ranks 22nd on the 2023 Global Terrorism Index, improving its rank by one spot compared to the 2022 ranking. Yemen performs better in the index than many other countries, which are presumably safer and more politically stable, suggesting that the situation in Yemen is under-reported or not disaggregated from the ongoing conflict in the country, which certainly includes violent extremist groups.
GCERF began investing in the country in 2024 and till date USD 2 million has been invested to address these drivers of violent extremism.
OUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY IN YEMEN
The primary objectives of GCERF’s investment are:
strengthening trust and tolerance among communities and leaders to foster community resilience and a renewed sense of purpose.
increasing livelihood resources, leading to the economic resilience of vulnerable at-risk youth. Supporting rehabilitation and community-based integration of Former Children Associated with Armed Forces and Groups (CAAFAG) in their communities.
awareness-raising on PVE for communities to take local actions to prevent violent extremism.
To achieve these objectives, GCERF funds programmes that:
Improve and expand rehabilitation centres’ and service providers’ operations capacity in the provision of comprehensive rehabilitation programme services
Support the returnees and those at risk to gain confidence, resources, and opportunities to effectively re-integrate into society
Improve skills and access to livelihood opportunities to at-risk youth
KEY FIGURES
(cumulative from 2024 to March 2025)
AREAS WHERE WE WORK
Taiz, Hadramout, Aden, Abyen, Marib, ADhali, Lahjj
Sustainable Development Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institution
No Poverty
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
