Welcome to FES Yemen

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German foundation committed to the values of democracy and social justice. Widely acknowledged for being an important actor in the promotion of dialogue, the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation is working in Yemen since 1995 and opened its office in Sana´a in 1999. Main areas of work since have been fostering democracy and the stabilization of the political system in Yemen as well as just economic and social policies with a gender perspective. In recent years peacebuilding and peaceful conflict resolution have become additional important topics of our work. In 2023 the FES office moved to Aden.

Our partners include governmental institutions, academic research institutes, trade unions and civil society organizations.

Areas of Work

Peace and Security

The FES supports the democratization and the political development process of the Yemeni society with the aim to keep the character and the identity of the country alive. more

Economic Policies for Social Justice

The FES aims to create awareness among key actors of the Yemeni society for the challenges lying ahead with regards to the development of policy alternatives in the socio-economic field. more

Strengthening Democratic Transformation

With different instruments the FES strives to enable women and youth to become equal partners in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the country. more

Gewerkschaftsmonitor / Jemen

FES briefing


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Shaif Mohammed Ismail, Labib

[Influence in the public policy]

[guide for pioneers (youths, researchers) in public policy]

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Bales, Marius ; Heinze, Marie-Christine ; Mutschler, Max Markus

Zooming in on the Yemen war

the future of warfare and human rights in the Middle East

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The consequences of climate change in Hadramout


"Youth political participation"

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Meet the team

Astrid Becker

Astrid Becker

Non-resident director

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Mahmoud Qaiyah

Mahmoud Qaiyah

Senior Program Manager

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Mohammed Al-Omari

Mohammed Al-Omari

Finance & Admin Manager

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Who else?

Who else?

We are many - find out where

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