The Women in Technology (WIT)  program in Yemen has been developed between the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the SOUL for the Development of Women and Children and is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) in the State Department. It aims to offer the opportunity for women to train and work in the field of Information Technology, and to empower them to participate effectively in the development of their society economically and technically. Since the program initiation in October, 2005  and until today, the program has trained more than 1135 women in IT. Because of the successes of the program in Yemen, the funding agency was encouraged to implement the program in other countries in the region such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Lebanon, Morocco, Bahrain and UAE.

Program Success and Achievements:

Due to the program success in Yemen and its contribution to improving women’s access to the labour market, the Islamic Development Bank give the program an award on : Best Project that Contributes to Develop Women abilities in the Information Technology field, and qualifies her to have a better job opportunities. In addition, the program got the first place in the Business Planning for Sustainability Contest which was held by Institute of International Education for all its partners in the region.

Women in Technology program offers training courses in the field of Computer at SOUL Community Learning & Development Center,The UP curriculum supports Microsoft and international skill standards. In addition, WIT Participants attend Professional Development Workshops, which give them the opportunity to gain highly marketable skills that meet the demand of the labor market. An integrated training program in  "How to start your project and managing it " Developed by the Institute of International Education in San Francisco. Furthermore, program participants establish a Forum for Women in Technology, which assist participants in getting access to job opportunities; create a linkage  among the program graduates as well as provide the space for women to discuss issues of interest, share ideas and opportunities.