Aden – Yemen, October 2025

Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global”, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, and Education For Employment (EFE-Global) signed an agreement to implement the Mustaqbal III project in Aden and neighboring governorates, continuing joint efforts to enhance employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth. The project equips young people with practical and vocational skills needed to enter the labor market with confidence or to launch and manage small enterprises, supporting families and communities and contributing to local economic stability over two years.

Building on a partnership that began in 2021, earlier phases of the program have enabled nearly 3,000 young women and men to access jobs and start small businesses, improving living conditions and strengthening self-reliance for thousands of Yemeni families.

Phase III targets 575 youth across three tracks:

·      525 trained and prepared to obtain jobs in promising sectors aligned with labor-market needs.

·      25 trained for roles in the health sector to serve their communities and contribute to improved services.

·      25 empowered in entrepreneurship to gain the skills to start and manage small businesses.

Through this project Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global”, EFE-Global will continue delivering market-driven training linked to job opportunities, ensure inclusion of persons with disabilities, and provide hands-on practice, placement opportunities, and ongoing coaching through a network of graduates, employers, and experts, advancing inclusion and sustainability and building a more resilient future for Yemeni youth.

Quotes

Reem Mallawi, Executive Manager of Global Initiatives, Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global”:
“Youth are a cornerstone of community development. Building on the strong results of previous phases in preparing youth for the labor market, we are continuing our efforts in Yemen through the ‘Mustaqbal’ project with EFE. This phase provides participants with the training and preparation needed to enter the labor market with confidence and competence, achieving sustainable impact in their lives and communities.”

Dr. Amr Abdallah, Director of International Programs for the Gulf Region, EFE-Global:
“We value our ongoing partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies, which has been essential to empowering youth in Yemen and improving their prospects in the labor market. Previous phases of ‘Mustaqbal’ have proven successful in building capabilities and equipping youth with practical skills to realize their ambitions and contribute to community development. In this new phase, we continue our joint work to create tangible, lasting impact and open new horizons of hope and work for youth in Yemen.”

About Alwaleed Philanthropies:

For over four decades, Alwaleed Philanthropies has invested more than $5 billion in social welfare, launching over 1000 projects across 190+ countries. Managed by 10 Saudi women, the foundation has reached more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, regardless of gender, race, or religion. It collaborates with various philanthropic, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations to empower women and youth, develop communities, provide disaster relief, promote cultural understanding, and support healthier environment.

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