KSrelief Launches Initiative to Support Reintegration of Released Yemeni Female Prisoners
The project, which will benefit 3,348 individuals, offers psychological counseling and vocational training in a range of skills, including food production, perfume and incense making, soap crafting, cosmetics, hair styling, henna design, digital marketing, and small business management. These programs are designed to equip women with the tools needed to build sustainable, income-generating ventures.
In addition to vocational support, the initiative also assists in reintegrating out-of-school children by providing them with school uniforms, supplies, and access to health and legal services.
This effort is part of Saudi Arabia's broader humanitarian mission, carried out through KSrelief, to support the Yemeni people and enhance their quality of life.
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