EU donates to vulnerable groups in Yemen

The European Union is providing Euro 4.2 million in conditional cash transfers to the most vulnerable groups in selected areas of Yemen to enhance direct social protection and increased school attendance. This intervention aims to address a number of issues related to social protection, including improved income, better rural-poor access to education, improved health services, and increased school enrolment. It is anticipated that this action will contribute to poverty reduction, rural growth and improving food security in the target areas.

The EU Head of Delegation, Michele Cervone d’Urso, said that helping the Social Welfare Fund (SWF) is essential to consolidate an effective safety net in Yemen to protect the poorest and alleviate the effects of fiscal adjustment.

The European Union is a leading donor for the SWF and has provided funding of around euro 14 million since 2006 and planning an additional allocation of euro 7 million towards this sector.

The EU is breaking new ground with this pilot project of conditional cash transfers to the most vulnerable groups. This action also complements other programs funded by the EU, which are aimed at poverty reduction, rural development, and capacity-building of relevant stakeholders. The EU is also contributing to setting up a National Food Security Strategy, which will provide a comprehensive approach to address all dimensions of food security in Yemen.

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