Under the patronage of the Director General of the Social Affairs and Labor Office in Taiz Governorate, and in the presence of the Director General of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Office and the Dean of Al-Hosab Technical Industrial Institute, vocational training programs were launched for 80 trainees under the project *“Provision of Market-Relevant Livelihoods Training and Economic Recovery through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)”*, funded by the Government of Japan through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and implemented by the Horizon Foundation for Development.

The program aims to equip participants with practical skills in the following specializations:
▪️ Fashion Design
▪️ Pastry and Bakery Production
▪️ Mobile Phone Maintenance

This intervention is part of ongoing efforts to empower young men and women with market-relevant vocational skills, enhance their access to sustainable income opportunities, and improve livelihoods for beneficiaries and their families.

The project also promotes social cohesion and peaceful coexistence by providing equal opportunities for youth from diverse social backgrounds and strengthening their economic resilience. By reducing vulnerability and social exclusion, the project contributes to building more stable communities and encouraging positive participation in development and peacebuilding efforts.

As part of its efforts to enhance livelihood opportunities and improve employment prospects for youth and women, the Horizon Foundation for Development (HFD) has signed an agreement with Al-Hawari Abu Madyan Technical and Industrial Institute in Lahj Governorate to implement vocational training programs under the project "Provision of Market-Relevant Livelihoods Training in Aden, Lahj, and Taiz."

The project is implemented with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and funded by the Government of Japan, targeting 70 male and female trainees from the most vulnerable groups.

The training program includes four key vocational specializations, each consisting of 84 training hours:

🔹 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
🔹 Fashion Design and Tailoring
🔹 Beauty and Hairdressing
🔹 Pastry and Bakery Production

In addition, the program includes a comprehensive package of life and employability skills, covering:

✅ Job Readiness Skills (CV Writing, Interview Skills, and Communication Skills)
✅ Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Skills
✅ Financial Literacy and Basic Budgeting Skills
✅ Work Ethics and Professional Conduct

The project targets:

• Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
  • Members of Host Communities
  • Unemployed Youth
  • Women with Limited Access to Livelihood Opportunities

These interventions aim to equip beneficiaries with market-relevant vocational skills, enhance their opportunities for employment or self-employment, and support income-generating activities that contribute to improved living conditions, greater self-reliance, and a more sustainable economic future.

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen employment opportunities and improve livelihoods, the Horizon Foundation for Development (HFD) has signed a partnership agreement with the Al-Hasab Technical Industrial Institute in Taiz Governorate to implement specialized vocational training programs under the project “Provision of Market-Relevant Livelihoods Training in Aden, Lahj, and Taiz.”

The project is supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and funded by the Government of Japan, targeting 80 male and female trainees from vulnerable groups in Taiz Governorate.

Participants will receive practical training in several market-oriented vocational fields, including:

🔹 Fashion Design and Tailoring – 84 Training Hours
🔹 Beauty and Hairdressing – 84 Training Hours
🔹 Mobile Phone Maintenance – 84 Training Hours

To enhance participants’ employability and entrepreneurial potential, the program also includes a package of complementary life and business skills, covering:

✔ Job Readiness Skills, including CV writing, interview techniques, and communication skills.
✔ Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
✔ Financial Literacy and Basic Budgeting.
✔ Work Ethics and Professional Conduct.

The project targets:

• Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
  • Members of Host Communities
  • Unemployed Youth
  • Women with Limited Access to Livelihood Opportunities

This initiative aims to equip beneficiaries with practical, market-relevant skills that increase their chances of securing employment or establishing their own income-generating businesses, ultimately contributing to stronger economic resilience and improved living conditions for individuals, families, and communities.

Horizon Development Foundation successfully concluded the 2026 Qurbani Project (1447 AH) on Friday, 29 May 2026, with the support of several humanitarian and relief partner organizations, as part of its ongoing efforts to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable families and promote the values of solidarity and compassion during Eid Al-Adha.

The project reached 2,950 displaced and low-income families, benefiting a total of 23,600 individuals across the governorates of Aden, Lahj, and Taiz.

This initiative was implemented in response to the growing humanitarian and economic challenges facing affected communities in Yemen, which have further increased the hardships endured by displaced families and other vulnerable groups.

Horizon Development Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to all supporting organizations, donors, field teams, and volunteers whose contributions made the successful implementation of this project possible. We pray that Allah accepts these efforts and that they continue to bring joy and relief to the families served.