Impact Maker, implemented by Resonate! Yemen with the support and funding of PAX, is a youth-led peacebuilding and civic engagement initiative that seeks to empower young women and youth activists to become active agents of change within their communities. The program focuses on strengthening the capacities of youth in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, gender inclusion, advocacy, and community initiative management, while also fostering stronger collaboration with local governance structures. In Aden, Three formal agreements were signed between targeted local councils and youth for better engagement of the selected youth and facilitate cooperation, transparency, and joint ownership with local authorities. Capacity-building workshops were conducted for youth and local council members on topics such as peacebuilding, advocacy, and community needs assessment, while dedicated dialogue sessions were held to improve coordination between youth and local authorities. By bridging the gap between young activists and decision-makers, Impact Maker is helping to lay the foundation for a more inclusive, responsive, and peaceful local governance environment in Yemen.

Main Objectives:
Strengthen the capacity of youth, CSOs, and local councils to promote social accountability, women's empowerment in policy dialogue, and youth participation in public affairs and decision-making, contributing to more inclusive peacebuilding and resilient communities