Seiyun: Launch of "Agricultural Value Chain Enhancement" Project to Support Smallholder Farmers
Today, Sunday, the Estijabah Foundation for Humanitarian Aid and Relief launched the "Agricultural Value Chain Enhancement for Smallholder Farmers" project in Seiyun. The launch was held under the generous patronage of Mr. Salem Ahmed Al-Khanbashi, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Hadhramaut, and H.E. Major General Salem Abdullah Al-Socatri, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr. Abdulhadi Al-Tamimi, Assistant Deputy Governor for Hadhramaut Valley and Desert Districts, a representative of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), and several other officials. During the event, Mr. Al-Tamimi emphasized the importance of the project in bolstering the agricultural sector, commending the effective partnership between the local authority, the Saudi program, and the Estijabah Foundation in implementing sustainable developmental interventions.
In turn, Eng. Abdullah Basulaiman, Director of the SDRPY office in Hadhramaut, affirmed that supporting Yemen’s agricultural sector is a strategic priority for the program, aimed at achieving sustainable food security and bolstering the rural economy.
Mr. Mohammed Baharitha, Executive Director of the Estijabah Foundation, explained that the project aims to empower smallholder farmers by equipping them with the necessary skills and technologies to enhance agricultural production efficiency in accordance with the latest standards.
On the sidelines of the ceremony, a musical troupe performed an operetta titled "Rise, O Farmer" ("Qum Ya Mazar'a"), which showcased elements of Yemen’s rich agricultural heritage and embodied the resilience and determination of Yemeni farmers in cultivating and developing their land
