In Taiz, Yemen, women organized food deliveries for soldiers but later raised funds to buy weapons as the Houthi siege intensified.
Women organize food for soldiers
Women in western Yemen began organizing food deliveries for soldiers defending Taiz, a city under government control and under siege by Houthi rebels. Their efforts started in early September as fighting resumed in the region.Fighting resumes in Taiz
Clashes between Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, and Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have restarted in the rural areas of western Taiz governorate. This has led to renewed violence and a tightening siege on the city.Women expand their role
As the conflict escalated, the women who initially brought food to soldiers began raising funds to buy weapons and ammunition. Their initiative grew out of a desire to support the defense of Taiz, which faces daily bombings.Community support and social media
The women’s efforts to prepare food and later collect funds were bolstered by social media and community support. Amira Al-Saghir, a participant in the movement, described the initiative as a way to strengthen ties between the civilian population and the forces defending the city.
