Mona Baghrib, a 27-year-old woman from a humble family, works as a volunteer in community health at a healthcare center in Hawra Directorate, Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen. Mona is known for her constant sense of responsibility towards the women in her village, seeking ways to benefit them and the community. Initially, Mona didn't have much to offer, but she aspired to learn and develop her skills.

Mona has gained significant popularity among the women she works for and strives hard to assist them. Her dedication and excellent work have brought her into the spotlight, leading to her selection as a member of the Renaissance Water Association. Based on that, the association chose her to become one of the trainees in the administrative and financial governance of water associations and Cash-forWork, implemented by the Youth Leadership Development Foundation in Hadhramout, specifically in the districts of Hawra, Wadi Al-Ayn, funded by the Kingdom of Netherlands and in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) which aimed primarily at strengthen highly efficient irrigation water management systems as an alternative to the water sustainability crisis in target areas.

Immersed in the training, Mona thrived to become a confident leader. She learned the effective communication, conflict management, and community empowerment. Mona's newly discovered skills became a motivation for her future endeavors. She says, 'I learned from the training how to speak clearly, work transparently, manage conflicts, and empower the community.' She acknowledges and believes that empowering women, who have played a vital role in food security, will be the key to changing her community's relationship with water.

Mona emerged from the training as a competent leader, ready to make a tangible impact. Today, she is responsible for women's affairs in the Renaissance Association, overseeing 42 women working in the cash-for-work project. She fills out their forms and discusses their inquiries, aiming to expand the role of women and give them a greater share in understanding the association's activities, managing it, and participating in raising awareness about sustainable water management solutions.

Mona says, 'I hope projects like these continue and expand to neighboring villages.' Undertaking such projects is what empowers women to contribute to resolving community conflicts, especially since women constitute a significant proportion in agriculture and awareness regarding sustainable solutions and alleviating resource conflicts in most areas suffering from water scarcity. This exposes them to the fears of drought and water shortages".