YNEXT Project

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Emergency Center

Yemeni Network for Emergency and Exchange Telecommunications

The YNEXT Project was launched in response to the urgent need for backup internet and communication points across Yemen. It was designed as a decentralized network solution to support information flow and digital access in case of a national Internet and telecommunications shutdown, especially during times of conflict and power outages.

+40K

Vistors

74%

Female

+150

Event Organized

Objectives / Goals

Ensuring Connectivity and Emergency Communication

The goal of YNEXT is to ensure uninterrupted communication and information access during critical times, especially in cities most affected by the conflict and infrastructure breakdowns.

Maintain information flow

Prevent media blackouts that could hide human rights violations and halt civil coordination.

Support humanitarian and civil operations

Enable NGOs and local groups to operate despite power or network outages.

Establish decentralized emergency centers

Build local nodes in major cities to provide backup communications infrastructure.

Bridge the digital access gap

Serve vulnerable communities, with a focus on inclusion and gender equity in connectivity.

Wider Impact

Building Digital Resilience in Conflict Zones

YNEXT established an alternative digital safety net for war-affected communities.

With 74% female beneficiaries, the project ensured gender-sensitive digital services.

Strengthened the capacity of media, humanitarian actors, and civil society to communicate during crises.

Key Outcomes & Deliverables

Supporting Lifeline Communication

Over 10 decentralized emergency internet centers

Events and workshops hosted to educate communities on digital safety

Emergency infrastructure established in 9 cities

Outreach to underserved areas, prioritizing accessibility and awareness

Expected Outcomes

Reliable Connectivity in Times of Need

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

Sustainable Digital Emergency Culture

Local NGOs and humanitarian groups
Independent media and journalists
Youth and women in conflict-affected cities
Community-based digital activists and network operators

Mesh networking technologies
Satellite and alternative internet solutions
Power backup systems and solar energy
Emergency communication kits and training material

Research & Planning Phase
Assessment of communication gaps in targeted cities
Deployment Phase
Installation of emergency nodes, training workshops, and public awareness campaigns
Sustainability & Outreach
Regular evaluation, maintenance, and local ownership through partnerships