In brief
KSrelief, together with the World Food Programme and the Benevolence Coalition, launched the fourth phase of the Food to Resilience project in Al-Masilah District, Al‑Mahra Governorate, Yemen. The initiative seeks to upgrade the fish landing centre in Rakhut, improve irrigation infrastructure and train farmers in climate‑smart techniques, aiming to strengthen food security for over 600 fishermen and local farmers.
A workshop was held in Al‑Masilah District, Al‑Mahra Governorate, Yemen, on Friday to launch the fourth phase of the Food to Resilience (FuTuRe) project, organized by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).
The event gathered representatives from KSrelief, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Benevolence Coalition for Humanitarian Relief, the implementing partner of the initiative.
The new phase focuses on a series of infrastructure upgrades and capacity‑building activities. Central to the plan is the rehabilitation and upgrading of the fish landing centre in Rakhut and the establishment of an ice production unit, which will benefit more than 600 fishermen whose livelihoods depend on the marine sector.
Additional commitments include restoring about 3,000 metres of irrigation canals to improve their efficiency, reclaiming 10 hectares of farmland, rehabilitating two water wells, and installing five solar‑powered irrigation systems that will serve 28 hectares of agricultural land.
To complement the physical improvements, farmers will receive training in climate‑smart agricultural practices. The training is intended to enhance crop resilience and productivity under changing environmental conditions.
These upgrades aim to strengthen food security and support the most vulnerable families in the area by developing productive assets in agriculture, fisheries, and water, and by providing conditional cash assistance.
Al‑Masilah District Director‑General Fadl Al‑Duhaimi praised KSrelief and WFP for supporting the district’s agricultural and fisheries sectors, noting that previous phases of the project had already made a positive impact on the livelihoods of fishermen and farmers.
During the workshop, the district’s director‑general, accompanied by officials from the relevant entities and the KSrelief team, visited the project sites in the presence of representatives of agricultural and fisheries associations.
The Food to Resilience project reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts, delivered through KSrelief, to assist the Yemeni people and to strengthen national food security with the cooperation of specialized UN agencies.
