Shababeek

8

Months

Empowering Yemeni Girls Through Tech Training

Shababeek is a transformative program designed to train Yemeni girls aged 17 to 22 in essential technology skills. It seeks to help them explore their potential, channel their energy productively, and inspire entrepreneurial thinking that can shape their futures.

100

Trainees

6

Wining teams

2

Cities

9K

Followers

922

Registered

Objectives / Goals

Unlocking Potential Through Digital Empowerment

The Shababeek program aims to empower young Yemeni women by providing them with hands-on tech training, promoting their participation in the digital economy, and fostering a spirit of innovation and leadership.

Skill Development

Equip girls with technical and digital skills relevant to today’s job market and creative industries.

Resource Access

Facilitate access to shared workspaces, internet, tools, and other critical infrastructure.

Networking Opportunities

Connect entrepreneurs with investors, potential partners, and experienced founders through structured networking events.

Wider Impact

Contributing to Economic Recovery and Youth Empowerment

Job Creation

Youth Economic Empowerment

Innovation & Market Diversification

Key Outcomes & Deliverables

Milestones and Tangible Impact

Incubation of 50+ startup projects

Establishment of a mentorship network with 20+ experts

Facilitation of investment opportunities and pitch events

Provision of co-working spaces and startup infrastructure

Expected Outcomes

Laying the Foundation for Future Women Entrepreneurs

Short-term

Improved digital and soft skills Increased self-confidence and job readiness Creation of tech-based solutions tailored to local issues

Long-term

Sustained economic empowerment Formation of a female-led tech community Disruption of gender stereotypes in the local tech space

And more

Program Innovations and Future Opportunities

Yemeni girls aged 17–22
Residents of Sana’a and Aden
Basic understanding of tech or interest in digital fields
Passion for creative expression and innovation

DSLR cameras & editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Photoshop)
Blogging platforms (e.g., WordPress, Medium)
Website builders (e.g., Wix, HTML/CSS basics)
Social media platforms and analytics tools
Cybersecurity tools for digital safety training

Phase 1: Call & Selection (Pre-training)
469 applied in Sana’a and 453 in Aden; 50 trainees selected per city based on criteria.
Phase 2: Training Camp (3 Days)
Practical workshops in editing, photography, blogging, social media, digital security, website building, and e-marketing.
Phase 3: Competition & Awards (1 Day)
Presentation of 10 project ideas; 3 winning teams selected per city and awarded.
Phase 4: Incubation (2 Months)
Continued mentorship, development consultations, and donor-sponsored launch support for one standout project.