About us
Awam Foundation for Development and Culture is a Yemeni non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 2008 and registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor under licence 68/148.
Our Vision
A Yemeni society where social justice and equal opportunities are achieved for women and men in development, peacebuilding, and reconstruction.
Our Mission
Empowering women politically, economically, socially, and culturally, and strengthening their participation to spread a culture of coexistence and community peace with development partners in Yemen through sustainable development, sustainable peacebuilding, and the political empowerment of women and youth.
Our Working Approach
Awam's organizational profile describes a practical approach that begins with needs assessment, followed by program planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, research, awareness, and alliance building.
Needs Assessment
Identifying the needs of target groups and communities before programs are prepared.
Planning & Implementation
Planning and implementing programs in development, peacebuilding, and empowerment.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Following up on programs and evaluating their implementation.
Research & Studies
Conducting surveys and research on development and peacebuilding issues.
Awareness & Publishing
Running awareness campaigns and publishing books, reports, brochures, and knowledge materials.
Networks & Alliances
Building networks and alliances that support the participation and rights of women and youth.
Dr. Bilqis Ahmed Mansoor AbuOsba
Founder, AWAM • Associate Professor of Political Science • Deputy Chair, Yemen Consultation & Reconciliation Commission
Dr. Bilqis AbuOsba founded the AWAM Foundation for Development and Culture, which was legally established and licensed in Yemen in 2008.
She holds a PhD in Political Science from Cairo University (2003), specialising in political systems, and is identified in current academic records as an associate professor.
From 2007 to 2013, Dr. AbuOsba served as Vice-Chair of Yemen's Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption. She participated in the 2016 Kuwait talks, served in the Women's Technical Advisory Group during the 2018 Stockholm consultations, and attended the 2019 Riyadh Agreement signing. In July 2026, she was named a deputy chair of Yemen's Consultation and Reconciliation Commission.
- 2008
- AWAM legal establishment
- PhD 2003
- Political Science, Cairo University
- 2007–2013
- Vice-Chair, SNACC anti-corruption
- 2026
- Deputy Chair, Consultation & Reconciliation Commission
Our History & Major Projects
Selected milestones documented in Awam's organizational profile
- 2008
Establishment & Registration
Awam was established and registered with Yemen's Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor under licence 68/148.
- 2013
KLICK & Good Governance
With IOM, Awam launched KLICK to support women's participation in the National Dialogue Conference and contributed materials promoting good governance.
- 2015
Women in Peace
With Oxfam, Awam carried out advocacy on women's rights in the constitution and electoral law through research, field visits, training, and an awareness animation.
- 2019
Youth, Peace & Security
A UN Women project connected women and youth peacebuilding with water-well rehabilitation and work on local peace agreements.