SOUL Organization for Development of Women and Children

A group of professional, Yemeni women established SOUL in 1997. As a non-profit, non-governmental Yemeni organization, SOUL is committed to raising the quality of life of Yemeni women and children through development projects and partnerships with civil society, government and international organizations. SOUL conducts training and consultations, research, advocacy, awareness campaigns and service provision activities. SOUL has proven success and experience in implementing a variety of training programs for women, including in the field of Information Technology.

International Institute of Education(IIE)

As part of the United States' strong commitment to strengthening civil society and pluralism in the Arab world, the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) was launched in December 2002. Designed to benefit all people of the region, this Presidential initiative supports innovative, sustainable, and locally led political, economic and educational reform and women's empowerment in the Middle East and North Africa. The initiative strives to link Arab, U.S., and global private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations, civil society elements, and governments together to develop innovative policies and programs that support reform in the region. The United States Congress has committed $293 million to this Initiative through Fiscal Year 2005 with which MEPI is funding over 350 programs in 14 countries and the Palestinian Territories.

The MEPI women's pillar supports local NGOs and women reformers across the Middle East and North Africa in their effort to achieve full participation in society. This targeted program aims to address the cultural, legal, regulatory, economic, and political barriers that women encounter in their daily lives. The program is designed to be flexible and nimble in order to support positive developments as they emerge on the ground. Specific assistance is thus provided that best supports and intensifies this forward momentum. Within the women's pillar, MEPI is concentrating in the following four areas: Women and the Law, Women in Democracy, Women's Rights, and Women's Economic Empowerment.

Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) _ United States Department of State

 As part of the United States' strong commitment to strengthening civil society and pluralism in the Arab world, the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) was launched in December 2002. Designed to benefit all people of the region, this Presidential initiative supports innovative, sustainable, and locally led political, economic and educational reform and women's empowerment in the Middle East and North Africa. The initiative strives to link Arab, U.S., and global private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations, civil society elements, and governments together to develop innovative policies and programs that support reform in the region. The United States Congress has committed $293 million to this Initiative through Fiscal Year 2005 with which MEPI is funding over 350 programs in 14 countries and the Palestinian Territories.

The MEPI women's pillar supports local NGOs and women reformers across the Middle East and North Africa in their effort to achieve full participation in society. This targeted program aims to address the cultural, legal, regulatory, economic, and political barriers that women encounter in their daily lives. The program is designed to be flexible and nimble in order to support positive developments as they emerge on the ground. Specific assistance is thus provided that best supports and intensifies this forward momentum. Within the women's pillar, MEPI is concentrating in the following four areas: Women and the Law, Women in Democracy, Women's Rights, and Women's Economic Empowerment.

 Microsoft Corporation

 Microsoft's corporate goals are focused on working to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential. One tool Microsoft employs to achieve that goal is Unlimited Potential (UP). UP is a global initiative designed to help narrow the technology skills gap and aid global workforce development by providing technology skills through Community Technology Centers (CTCs). Whether in a remote village or a major metropolitan area, a CTC is a free or low-cost place where people of all ages and abilities can learn about computers, use the Internet, explore new careers, further their education, participate in community activities, or develop technology skills.

 Al Takaful and Social Welfare Society, Taiz

Al Takaful and Social Welfare Society, a charitable organization established in 1997, runs a variety of programs for underprivileged members in the Taiz community.  Such programs include training and rehabilitation, social services aimed at families, micro-credit, and the provision of a multi-purpose technology center for the community.

Abu Mousa Al_Ashary Society -Hodiadah

It is one of civil society organizations working in the field of charity and social development in Hodiadah. It was founded in 1999 to contribute to the alleviation of suffering of Yemeni people, and promote spirit of solidarity among people to support productive families and orphans. It also aims to raise  environmental awareness in the society. The society is implementing a number of projects in: digging wells, building mosques and distribution of food as well as running summer camps for school children. In addition, it has a computer training  center for women. 

Khadija Association _for Social Charity , Yareem-Ibb

Founded in 2001, Khadija association seeks to train and rehabilitate women to be  economically independent  as well as  reduce the illiteracy rate, and work toward the integration of deaf and dumb in the society. Moreover, the most important activities of the association are establishing a training and rehabilitation center, and centers for productive families, nursery and kindergarten in Yareem.