Resilience in action: ERRY Joint Programme Concludes After Reaching Over 2 Million Yemenis
Funded by the European Union and the Government of Sweden and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme, the International Labor Organization, and local and international partners, and a broad network of local and international partners, the programme delivered coordinated support across multiple sectors. It strengthened livelihoods, improved food security, expanded access to renewable energy, advanced climate adaptation, and promoted inclusive governance and social cohesion.
The programme helped over 130,000 people improve food production, supported more than 60,000 farmers in modernizing their practices, and created over 12,000 jobs through infrastructure and cash-for-work projects. More than 8,000 small businesses were launched—38% of them women-owned—and 11,000 youth and women gained marketable skills. Solar initiatives powered over 13,000 homes and 400 public facilities, while community dialogue and governance work trained 346 mediators and supported more than 260 local peace sessions.
“The European Union has stood by the Yemeni people through the ERRY Joint Programme for nearly a decade — dedicating efforts not only to recovery, but to resilience, livelihoods, and long-term peacebuilding,” said Gabriel Munuera Vinals, EU Ambassador to Yemen.
The programme stands as a model of multi-sectoral development tailored to Yemen’s complex context. It brought together the complementary strengths of four United Nations agencies, delivering coordinated support that enhanced local systems, promoted entrepreneurship, supported farmers and small businesses, restored infrastructure, and expanded access to renewable energy.
A two-day closure event in Aden marked a key milestone for the ERRY Joint Programme, gathering partners, local authorities, and implementers to review achievements, reflect on lessons learned, and explore ways to sustain and expand ERRY’s impact across Yemen. Insights from the programme and the event will shape the EU’s 2025–2027 programming, ensuring continued support aligned with Yemen’s evolving needs.
“Our work does not end here. The European Union remains committed to supporting the people of Yemen on their path toward a more resilient and peaceful future,” concluded Ambassador Gabriel Munuera Vinals.