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“For Sustainable Livelihoods: Y30 Supports Coffee Farmers in Rural Sanaa”

Published : August 6, 2025

Y30’s Livelihood and Food Security Efforts –  Coffee Seedling Distribution Project in 2025

As part of its long-running, sustainable agricultural initiative launched in 2017, Y30 continues to implement its annual coffee seedling distribution project aimed at improving food security and rural livelihoods in Yemen. The 2025 cycle of the project officially began earlier this year and will continue through the end of December 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year of its implementation.

 

Key Outcomes from the 2025 Intervention:

  • Target Areas: Manakhah, Al Haymah Al Kharijiyah.
  • Beneficiaries: Over 107 farmers from local/host communities.
  • Estimated Coffee Seedlings Distributed: Approximately 7200.
  • Delivery Modality: In-kind support, distributed quarterly.
  • Beneficiary Type: Highly vulnerable rural households.

Project Objective:

To strengthen self-sufficiency and income generation for rural families by supporting local coffee farming—a key economic crop in Yemen—through sustainable agricultural inputs and practical training.

 

Sustainability & Integration:

Since 2017, the project has been implemented every year in various rural regions across the country. Y30 continues to refine its approach and scale impact through improved methodologies and the Twin Approach, which ensures integrated support between food assistance and livelihood activities.

Conclusion:

This long-standing initiative is a model of sustainable, needs-based humanitarian programming. With the 2025 phase underway, Y30 is set to continue reaching vulnerable farming communities in the coming months, ensuring a lasting impact through the end of the year.

This special celebration was more than just raising a cup; it was a journey of discovery, tracing the story that begins with a tiny bean nurtured in fertile mountain soil and ends with a cup that carries joy, inspiration, and community.

 

Under the theme “The Magical Journey… From Bean to Cup,” the event highlighted coffee as a global symbol of unity — a bridge connecting cultures, stories, and people across continents.

 

Each coffee bean represents dedication, craftsmanship, and passion — from the farmer’s care to the barista’s artistry.

 

One of the event’s most memorable moments was the engaging presence of barista and coffee expert Ammar Al-Ahlasi, who filled the room with enthusiasm and the irresistible aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

 

He came not just to serve coffee, but to share knowledge and unveil the secrets behind this enchanting beverage.

 

Ammar emphasized that brewing coffee is both an art and a ritual — from choosing the right grind size to controlling the water temperature and mastering the pouring technique. Every detail matters.

 

Each drop of water that touches the ground extracts not just flavor, but also a story, a feeling, and a sense of connection — creating a cup that nourishes the soul as much as the senses.

 

In closing, the Y30closing, the Y30 Association, in collaboration with the Y30 Institute, affirmed that this event was more than just a celebration — it was a heartfelt tribute to the timeless values that coffee embodies: dedication, creativity, and human connection.

 

Every cup tells a journey — from the earth to the heart — reminding us that coffee is not merely a beverage, but a way of life.