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Partners Yemen is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that began its work in Yemen since 2009 as an international organization. In response to changes and contexts, the organization has transformed into a local organization, carrying the financial, technical, and knowledge history of the international organization. The organization has a long history of building trust and working with local stakeholders, regional and international donors for over a decade. Partners Yemen is in a unique position to work with communities and local authorities throughout Yemen to resolve conflicts, restore service delivery systems, and important governance; lead conflict-sensitive peacebuilding initiatives; and reach out to the most marginalized and vulnerable groups to ensure their voices are heard, their needs are met, and they have fair access to vital resources. The organization also works to empower and build the capacities of government and non-governmental organizations working in the field of development, conflict transformation, non-violence promotion, violence mitigation, youth and women engagement in cooperative societies and entrepreneurship, service provision, facilitating labor market entry, and reintegrating youth during and after conflict. As well, it supports the peacebuilding process, accountability, reconciliation, justice, and enhances partnership structures between sectors