Who We Are

Our Purpose

.At Waseela Relief Association, our mission is to create a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families living in poverty in Yemen. We firmly believe that every individual deserves access to life’s fundamental necessities: food, shelter, education and healthcare. With unwavering dedication, we work tirelessly to empower lives and enhance communities, one step at a time.

We believe in a Yemen where everyone has a better life!

The Meaning of Waseela
(وسيلة)

Waseela (وسيلة) in Arabic is used  in everyday language to indicate any means or channel through which something is accomplished or achieved.  At Waseela Relief Association, we embody this concept as a catalyst for positive change. Waseela, to us, is the vital connection that bridges compassion to action. We understand that it’s not just about providing a temporary fix but creating sustainable change.

Our Operating Model: Empowering Lives, Enriching Families

We are currently updating our operating model to prioritize support for families in launching income-generating projects, ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed. More updates will follow soon.

To date, our model has allocated 70% of donations to income-generating projects and 30% to immediate relief. We have recognized that our greatest impact lies in enhancing income-generating initiatives. Moving forward, we will no longer provide exclusive immediate relief donations. Instead, we will focus solely on supporting families through income-generating projects. If necessary, immediate relief assistance will be provided only to families we support through these initiatives, ensuring that our approach remains holistic and empowering.

Income-generating Projects

Waseela, allocates 70% of donations towards establishing sustainable sources of income for Yemeni families and individuals living in poverty. Our focus is on providing families and individuals with the financial means to create reliable income through funded projects.

 

Selecting Criteria: Ensuring Impactful Change: 

If a family member possesses a specific skill or lacks the necessary funds to start their business and generate income, we step in. Our team equips our on-ground volunteers in Yemen with required forms, guiding families through the application process. 

These forms are then carefully evaluated by the Waseela Board, following a meticulous selection criteria 

 

  • Level of Needs
  • Urgency of Needs
  • Impact

Immediate Relief

Waseela allocates 30% of its annual donations to immediate relief initiatives, offering crucial support to eligible individuals and families. These funds are utilized to address a variety of essential needs, including but not limited to:

  • Food Rations
  • Medical Expenses
  • School Fees and Supplies
  • Debt Repayment
  • Critical Home Appliances
  • Electrical Batteries

Selecting Criteria: Ensuring Impactful Change: 

 

  • Level of Need
  • Urgency of Need
  • Impact

Small % of our total annual donations is allocated to administrative purposes, covering the efforts of our volunteers on the ground who work effortlessly to reach and support the individuals and families that we support. 

Our Values