Building Foundation for Development (BFD) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization. BFD always aims to mitigate the suffering of communities affected by wars and disasters by working nationwide at different levels to promote equitable and sustainable development, humanitarian response, and other relevant interventions for a better life and wellbeing of communities and individuals.
Our Vission, Mission
and Values
BFD is one of the most active NGOs with an effective presence in all humanitarian sectors ..
Aspiring to be leaders in humanitarian and developmental responses, we focus on uplifting the most vulnerable in society, especially youth and women, enabling them to overcome adversity and succeed in their communities.
We dedicate ourselves to empowering youth and women, the most vulnerable and marginalized in society, through transparent and sustainable development initiatives.
Humanity, Neutrality, Accountability, Quality and Impartiality.
Our Donors/Partners
Since its inception in 2015,
BFD has forged a robust network of partnerships, collaborating with over 30 distinguished UN agencies, international NGOs, and a diverse array of donors. These partnerships have been pivotal in the successful implementation of more than 135 projects across Yemen, addressing a spectrum of humanitarian needs.
BFD extended assistance to +8M individuals
BFD extended assistance to +8M individuals, contributing to their struggle against impoverishment and championing the creation of substantially enhanced circumstances to mitigate the suffering of communities affected by wars and disasters by working nationwide at different levels to promote equitable and sustainable development, humanitarian response, and other relevant interventions for a better life and wellbeing of communities and individuals.
Beneficiaries
Projects completed
Team members
of the individuals we serve are women and girls who benefit from targeted interventions across multiple humanitarian sectors and programs.
Humanitarian sectors/programs
Membership at the international level.
BFD empowers vulnerable communities to lead local climate solutions—through solar energy, water-smart farming, and sustainable development. Discover how we’re adapting to climate change, one resilient village at a time.
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Building Foundation for Development (BFD) LDCP Program Profile | Nov 2021 – Apr 2024 Overview Results Sectors Peace & Art Download BMZ Project P‑6099 | LDCP Program Improvement of Livelihood and Resilience Strengthening for Vulnerable Populations in Yemen The Livelihood,...
Building Foundation for Development (BFD) Working Together, Saving Lives Snapshot Services RH–GBV Funding Impact 2025 Annual Report | EmONC Project Integrated Services for Reproductive Maternal Health in Yemen (EmONC) In 2025, BFD, supported by UNFPA, continued delivering life‑saving maternal and...
BFD sought to enhance the transparency and accountability principles through the implementation of many procedures and established partnerships and relationships with the relevant authorities.
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We are pleased to announce that @BFDint , Yemen is now #certified against the #CHS for its humanitarian and development activities.
— HQAI (@_HQAI) July 10, 2023
We congratulate the entire team for this important milestone and commitment to #accountability.
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The ongoing conflict in #Yemen has deepened the social & economic inequalities.
— UNDP Yemen (@UNDPYemen) February 20, 2023
In celebrating #SocialJusticeDay, @UNDP is launching a #solarsystem in the AlQaria area in Tarim to provide clean water to +12K #Yemenis.
Made possible w/ funding from @JapanGov & @Bfdyemen support!
Quality & Accountability
CHS certified by HQAI (valid until 2026/06/05), demonstrating strong commitment to quality and accountability.
UN Recognition
UN ECOSOC Consultative Status (2022) and associated with UN DGC (2023).
Strong Partnerships
Endorsed by UN clusters & partners across Health, Nutrition, Food Security, Protection/GBV and more.
Health Cluster Yemen confirms BFD has been a member since 2015 and is an active partner delivering critical health services. BFD is also part of the Health Cluster Strategic Advisory Group and currently co-coordinates the Sana'a subnational hub, supporting advocacy, gap identification, and health funding proposals.
The GBV AoR / Protection Cluster confirms BFD is an active and valued member in Yemen, delivering multi-sectoral GBV response services and serving as a key entry point for GBV survivors through strong technical engagement in coordination forums.
IAWG recognizes BFD as an active and highly valued member. Through the MNH sub-working group, BFD supports reproductive health initiatives in Yemen and Sudan and demonstrates strong commitment to comprehensive, multisectoral SRH services.
IRC recommends BFD as a trustworthy and capable implementing organization, noting transparency, accountability, and integrity, strong internal systems, and compliance with international standards of programme management, financial controls, and ethical conduct.
The Yemen Nutrition Cluster recommends BFD as a trustworthy and capable implementing organization, highlighting transparency and accountability, robust internal systems, and principled delivery for vulnerable communities across sectors.
FSAC (FAO) confirms BFD is an active partner: regularly attending national and sub-national coordination meetings, consistently reporting to monthly dashboards, and contributing technical input through the Emergency Livelihoods TWG and AAP Working Group.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) confirms a longstanding partnership with BFD across multiple grants since 2020, recognizing high professionalism, timely and effective delivery, multi-sectoral experience, and strong capacity to manage programmes and resources in line with internationally recognized best practices.
Al-Amal Microfinance Bank recommends BFD based on partnership during 2021-2025. AMB implemented cash transfer services for BFD projects across Yemen, delivering 202,000+ transfers with a total value exceeding 29 billion YER, and recognizes BFD as a qualified, reliable, and capable partner.
HQAI confirms BFD has been awarded a certificate of compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) under the CHS verification scheme. The certificate validity runs until 2026/06/05, subject to annual surveillance audits and timely closure of corrective actions.
CARE International in Yemen provides a letter of recommendation in support of BFD's application for associate membership with InterAction.
UNFPA Yemen provides a letter of recommendation in support of BFD's application for associate membership with InterAction.