About Us 

Green Empowerment for Development (GEFD) is a legally registered NGO established in January 2026, dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities in Yemen with recovery, resilience, and sustainable development programs.

To empower vulnerable populations in Yemen by delivering integrated, community-driven programs that support recovery, strengthen resilience, promote sustainable development, and enhance local capacities through rehabilitation, skills development, and inclusive participation. 

To see a resilient, inclusive, and sustainably developed Yemen where communities recover from crisis, adapt to ongoing challenges, and thrive through equitable access to opportunities, resources, and essential services.

• Support Recovery and Resilience: Enable conflict-affected communities to recover and build resilience against future shocks through integrated and locally led interventions.

• Rehabilitation and Training of Vulnerable Groups: Provide targeted rehabilitation services and vocational, technical, and life-skills training for vulnerable populations, including women, youth, displaced persons, and persons with disabilities.

• Promote Sustainable Livelihoods: Enhance income-generating opportunities through sustainable economic initiatives and green development approaches.

• Strengthen Access to Essential Services: Improve access to water, renewable energy, education, and basic infrastructure in underserved communities.

• Advance Environmental Sustainability: Promote climate-resilient practices, natural resource management, and environmental protection to ensure long-term sustainability.

• Build Local Capacities and Governance: Strengthen the capacity of local institutions, civil society, and community groups to lead development efforts effectively and transparently.

• Foster Partnerships and Alignment with Global Frameworks: Collaborate with national, regional, and international stakeholders while aligning programs with global priorities such as resilience-building, humanitarian-development-peace nexus, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Accountability

• Inclusivity

• Sustainability

• Integrity

• Community Empowerment

Our Programs: Leading Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery

Green Empowerment For Development (GEFD) delivers high-impact humanitarian and developmental programs designed to drive Yemen’s environmental recovery while ensuring the absolute inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

Our operational capacity is strategically distributed across three core pillars:

1. Green Reconstruction & Environmental Resilience (80% Core Focus) We lead large-scale initiatives to restore Yemen’s environment and rebuild communities sustainably. Our projects include rehabilitating damaged infrastructure with eco-friendly materials, combating desertification through extensive tree planting, and deploying renewable energy solutions. We implement comprehensive environmental awareness and waste management campaigns to build long-term climate resilience.

2. Specialized Disability Empowerment (30% Dedicated Focus) We provide vital, specialized support to children and youth with disabilities to ensure their dignity and independence. This includes facilitating access to inclusive education, delivering essential physical rehabilitation and psychosocial care, and providing customized assistive devices. We actively work with families to break down societal barriers and foster true social inclusion.

3. Integrated "Green Inclusion" Initiatives This is where our mission unifies. We design innovative programs where environmental action and disability empowerment intersect. A prime example is establishing accessible green spaces and agricultural training programs—such as adaptive gardening and eco-crafts—where individuals with disabilities are not just beneficiaries, but active leaders and skilled contributors to Yemen's sustainable development.