YFCA participated in the First National Honey Festival, alongside national institutions, beekeepers, honey producers, traders, suppliers, and private sector actors, with the aim of promoting Yemen’s honey sector and strengthening local value chains.
During the festival, YFCA highlighted its efforts to support sustainable livelihoods through the project Building Resilience through Integrated Community-Based and Humanitarian Systems Transformation and Leadership in Yemen (BRIGHTLY), which supports communities in Shabwah and Al-Dhale’e governorates.
Under this project, YFCA showcased its experience in supporting the honey and beekeeping sector during 2024 and 2025. This support included specialized technical training in beekeeping, modern hive management, and post-harvest handling of honey products, in addition to the provision of beekeeping kits, technical advisory services, and cash assistance.
These interventions have helped vulnerable households improve productivity, increase income, and strengthen their long-term resilience through sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Looking ahead to 2026, YFCA plans to conduct a comprehensive honey value chain study and strengthen linkages between beekeepers, traders, suppliers, marketers, and financial institutions to support the long-term sustainability and growth of the sector.
Through its participation in the festival, YFCA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable livelihoods, supporting local production, and strengthening market-based opportunities across Yemen.