This fund is open to bids for small projects (up to £15,000) which meet the following objectives:

 To promote regional stability and reduce threats to domestic and international security.
 To address the causes of instability and insecurity in Yemen to build a more prosperous and stable state.

Conflict Prevention

One of our key priorities is to support the Government of Yemen and others in their efforts to prevent conflict in Yemen. There is funding available to support projects from April 2008-2011 which address the following issues:

 Disputes over water
 Land disputes
 Availability of small arms
 Tribal conflict
 Refugee related conflict

Other available funds

This year, there is also limited funding available in relation to preparations for the forthcoming parliamentary elections in 2009.

Who to Contact?

For more information on these funds and for bidding forms please contact:

Chantel Mortimer
Second Secretary (Political, Press & Projects)
British Embassy Sana'a
Chantel.Mortimer2@fco.gov.uk

Enas Al-Arashi
Projects Manager
Enas.al-arashi@fco.gov.uk