Education for Employment-Mustaqbal Project

The Mustaqbal Project is a collaborative initiative between Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global” and Education for Employment (EFE), with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) partnering in the first phase.The project aims to implement a demand-driven training model designed to empower Yemeni youth by equipping them with market-relevant skills for a brighter, more sustainable future.

The Mustaqbal Project seeks to support 500 students by delivering EFE’s core training programs:

• Job Placement Training Program.
• Self-Employment Training Program.
• Pathways to a Job Training Program.

Through structured training, mentorship, and career guidance, the project empowers participants with the tools they need to enter the workforce, secure meaningful employment, or pursue entrepreneurial paths. The initiative focuses on Aden, Yemen, where the need for vocational training and employment opportunities remains critical.

To date, hundreds of students have been enrolled across all three programs, exceeding initial projections and underscoring the growing demand for skills-based education in Yemen. This milestone reflects the project’s deep commitment to youth development and economic empowerment.

The second phase has been completed successfully:

Job Training and Placement Program

• 303 Yemeni youth trained, with a 93% graduation rate
• 202 graduates successfully placed in jobs despite labor market challenges

Self-employment and Entrepreneurship programs

• 214 Yemeni youth empowered with entrepreneurial skills, with 186 graduates entering the workforce.
• 119 graduates launched their own income-generating activities.

Employment and Partnerships Outcomes

• Significant expansion of employer partnerships, including Yemen Business Club, Aden Mall, Al Etihad Bank, and Ben Dewal Groups
• Post-training surveys showed strong gains in confidence, employability, job-readiness, and entrepreneurial preparedness
• Mustaqbal Project has been renewed for Phase Three – 2027

By investing in youth, the Mustaqbal Project plays a vital role in Yemen's recovery and development. Through strategic partnerships and targeted programming, Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" reaffirms its commitment to building a more inclusive and prosperous future for the youth of Yemen