# Yemeni women launch businesses to support families amid economic crisis

As Yemen’s economic crisis deepens, women are starting small enterprises to support their families amid widespread job losses and inflation. These ventures provide essential income and demonstrate resilience in a country devastated by war and poverty. The trend highlights the growing role of women in sustaining households during severe hardship.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/7/20/yemeni-women-support-families-through-enterprise-as-economic-crisis-bites?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:36:37 +0000