Projects/Activities 

To ensure the highest levels of financial integrity and accountability, GEFD has established a strategic partnership with Lochan & Co, a globally recognized firm specializing in audit and advisory services for the development sector. Through this collaboration, we focus on Institutional Strengthening and enhancing our Financial Management Systems. This partnership guarantees that GEFD operates in full compliance with international standards and is 'Audit-Ready' for major international donors and grant-making institutions.

The strategic partnership between Green Empowerment for Development (GEFD) and Aflatoun International represents a pivotal step toward building the resilience of the Yemeni community. The core of this alliance lies in localizing a globally recognized curriculum for social and financial education within Yemeni schools, integrating it seamlessly with our on-the-ground educational initiatives such as "Project EBSAR."

Given the fragile context and complex crises in Yemen, the impact of this partnership goes far beyond merely bridging gaps in traditional education. It is designed to equip children and youth with practical life and financial skills, enabling them to become active contributors to their communities. This approach empowers the rising generation to manage resources effectively and cultivates a culture of social entrepreneurship that directly intersects with GEFD's environmental recovery goals. Ultimately, it strengthens the local community's capacity for economic upliftment and drives the creation of sustainable, locally-led solutions.

In recognition of our innovative approach to environmental restoration and sustainable community empowerment, GEFD has been officially shortlisted for the prestigious ETF Green Skills Award 2026, an initiative supported by the European Training Foundation. Being selected as a finalist among global contenders highlights our strategic commitment to fostering 'green skills' and developing climate-resilient solutions. This international acknowledgement validates the strength of our project pipeline and reinforces our readiness to implement high-impact environmental and developmental initiatives in Yemen."

To amplify our voice on a global scale, GEFD has been selected for the Google for Nonprofits program, successfully securing the Google Ad Grants. This digital backing empowers our Advocacy Campaigns, allowing us to raise international awareness about environmental restoration needs in Yemen. Through this capability, we can effectively highlight our humanitarian initiatives, engage with global stakeholders, and ensure our projects achieve maximum visibility and impact.

At Green Empowerment For Development (GEFD), we believe in the power of collaboration to bridge the digital divide and empower women, especially in displaced communities.

​We are pleased to express our sincere thanks to Here I Am, and particularly to Ms. Vitória Silva, for their valuable contribution as trainers in the "UNHCR Digital Gender Inclusion and Innovation Bootcamp."

​Two of our ambitious female leaders benefited greatly from this exceptional training. It enabled them to enhance their skills in digital inclusion and innovation, which will multiply their impact in supporting forcibly displaced women and girls.

​We deeply appreciate Here I Am's expertise and Vitória Silva's role in providing this vital training that combines technology and gender-based empowerment.

​We look forward to further fruitful collaboration for sustainable empowerment.

GEFD has successfully completed the rigorous verification process through the Goodstack Network, securing our status as a globally recognized nonprofit entity. This validation is a cornerstone of our operational strategy, serving as the trusted gateway to premium technology partnerships and enterprise solutions. By passing this compliance threshold, we ensure our organization operates with optimized digital resources, allowing us to channel our focus and funding directly towards generating sustainable environmental and developmental impact in Yemen."

GEFD is a verified member of the TechSoup Global Network, the world’s leading platform for validating nonprofit organizations. This accreditation confirms our legal and operational status as a legitimate developmental entity in Yemen. Being part of the TechSoup network grants us access to a global ecosystem of technology resources and software discounts, ensuring that our foundation utilizes industry-standard tools to manage our humanitarian projects with maximum efficiency and transparency."

"To diversify our funding streams and engage with the global corporate sector, GEFD is officially registered and vetted on the Benevity Causes Portal. This strategic positioning connects our organization with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the world’s largest companies. Through Benevity, we are eligible for corporate grants, employee workplace giving, and donation matching programs. This integration ensures a sustainable and scalable financial model, empowering us to channel global corporate support directly into our environmental restoration and community development projects in Yemen." 

To ensure long-term financial sustainability and maximize our humanitarian impact, GEFD has established a strategic partnership with 1WEB, a premier digital marketing agency specializing in the nonprofit sector. This collaboration leverages cutting-edge data, technology, and proven conversion strategies to scale our digital fundraising campaigns. By utilizing 1WEB’s robust expertise in donor acquisition and multi-platform distribution, we enhance our operational independence and ensure that vital projects—such as environmental restoration and digital empowerment—receive the consistent, diversified support needed to thrive in Yemen.

To ensure long-term financial sustainability and maximize our humanitarian impact, GEFD has established a strategic partnership with 1WEB, a premier digital marketing agency specializing in the nonprofit sector. This collaboration leverages cutting-edge data, technology, and proven conversion strategies to scale our digital fundraising campaigns. By utilizing 1WEB’s robust expertise in donor acquisition and multi-platform distribution, we enhance our operational independence and ensure that vital projects—such as environmental restoration and digital empowerment—receive the consistent, diversified support needed to thrive in Yemen.