Sana'a:The General Authority for the Care of Martyrs' Families has initiated economic empowerment projects focused on cotton and schoolbag production across the capital and several governorates. This initiative, launched on Wednesday, involves a total investment of YR 247 million and is aimed at creating income-generating opportunities for 150 families of martyrs.
According to Yemen News Agency, the projects specifically target 132 women participating in schoolbag production workshops and 18 individuals involved in a cotton production workshop. These efforts coincide with the annual commemoration of Martyr's Day in 1448 AH, aiming to enhance self-reliance and provide sustainable income sources for the families involved.
Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Ammar Al-Karim commended the initiative as a significant move towards supporting local production and empowering productive families. He emphasized the importance of a productive economy that relies on local resources, encouraging self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on imports. Al-Karim also advocated for expanding initiatives that can transform skills into sustainable employment and production projects.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture for Marketing Affairs, Mohsen Atef, highlighted the need to develop products, organize marketing and distribution, and broaden access to local markets to boost the competitiveness of national products. He noted that the organized production lines and high manufacturing standards observed could enable local products to rival foreign alternatives. Atef stressed the importance of effective marketing channels to sustain production.
Saleh Hamzah, Deputy Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of Martyrs' Families, stated that these projects reflect a commitment to providing sustainable income for martyrs' families. The initiative includes the establishment of cotton production workshops and six schoolbag production workshops, with one located in the capital and others spread across various governorates, promoting self-sufficiency and enhancing the competitiveness of local products. Hamzah also mentioned that these workshops follow training and qualification programs for beneficiaries, which have yielded promising results by equipping families with skills to expand production, compete in the market, and improve their living conditions.
