Introduction

• The largest international source of funding for population and Reproductive Health programs. It began operations in 1969
• UNFPA started the operation in Yemen since early 70s
• The current country cycle (2002-2006) is being implemented with total budget of USD 14 million

County programme goals

To contribute to improving the welfare of the people of Yemen and to reducing poverty through better reproductive health and integration of population, gender and reproductive health dimensions into development planning

Major achievements

1- Development of key national strategies:

• The national population policy (2001-2025) and its plan of action (2001-2005)
• National strategic frame work for control of and prevention from HIV/AIDS
• The national youth strategy
• The national strategy for women advancement

2- Ensured provision of RH/FP services in 17 districts within the 8 target governorates including:

• Training of skilled birth attendants and 1282 community midwives in 50 districts within 20 governorates
• Renovation/equipping 120 health units, 50 health centers and 12 hospitals
• Provision of Reproductive Health and Family Planning commodity in the value of USD 4 million. Currently, UNFPA in Yemen targets 8 governorates with 17 districts