Power in Perseverance is an interactive photobook that vividly illustrates the entrepreneurial journeys of Yemeni women through striking visuals and engaging storytelling. Set against the backdrop of conflict and economic fragility, the collection highlights how women across Yemen are not just surviving but innovating, turning challenges into opportunities and adversity into action. Each photograph captures moments of courage, creativity, and quiet determination, offering an intimate look into their daily lives and achievements.
The photobook features the stories of 20 women who have overcome significant obstacles to establish and grow businesses in some of Yemen’s most challenging environments. From home-based kitchens to engineering offices, fashion studios to sewing workshops, these women have demonstrated ingenuity and grit in building livelihoods, supporting families, and contributing to their communities. Despite limited access to capital, market uncertainty, and deep-rooted gender norms, their resilience has enabled them to secure a space in both the economy and household decision-making.
Accompanying the photobook, the report provides deeper insights into the economic, social, and personal dimensions of these women’s journeys. It contextualizes their achievements within Yemen’s broader challenges, emphasizing the transformative impact of female entrepreneurship in fostering resilience, empowerment, and community development.
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