Yemen Action Lab is a collective of professionals, researchers and volunteers working together to inspire and effect positive change in Yemen. We recognise that solutions require a collaborative sustained effort and innovation. Our approach is work collectively, strengthening ties within Yemen and globally to inspire new ideas and solutions. We are committed to creating to a sustainable and hopeful future by bringing young Yemenis and Arabs together and promoting international collaboration and innovation to address some of the most challenging issues facing Yemen and the Middle East.
In Yemen today the level of hunger and poverty is unprecedented. It's one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. “Many children are being robbed of their futures. (UNICEF). It really is time to act and help Yemenis help themselves.
By the end of 2022 up to 19 million Yemenis will be food insecure
More than half of Yemenis living in poverty and 18.4.% living in extreme poverty
Estimated 17.8 million people lack access to safe water and sanitation
Learning about technology is one of the most effective solutions to poverty. Our mission is to inspire and empower Yemenis to fight poverty by mobilising people, technology and knowledge to promote learning, research and innovation.
A society where Yemenis can fulfil their potential, prosper and live in dignity. We want to reach and empower Yemenis with knowledge and support to solve problems. Even with basic skills and knowledge Yemenis can be inspired to actively participate and take action.
Our approach to tackling poverty in Yemen is by creating space for collaboration at international and local level. Actionlabs represent our mechanism for research, diagnosis, idea generation, experimentation that leads to solutions. We are committed to facilitating learning, knowledge sharing and innovation focused on social issues.
Working together as much as possible to share and inspire new ideas and solutions locally, nationally and internationally
To inspire, innovate and be curious, to explore, experiment and test new ideas
To harness knowledge, technology and collective effort to design and implement solutions that have real impact to people in Yemen.
To develop solutions that consistently deliver results over time and make efficient use of finite resources
Join our Actionlabs in Greece and Turkey and share your knowledge and experience to design solutions. Our Actionlabs explore new ways of making progress on poverty issues in Yemen