Yeminis striving to provide for their families needs

As the living conditions deteriorated, thousands of Yemenis in Sanaa and other places turned to various occupations. Some have resorted to vending on sidewalks while others roam the streets.

Meanwhile, other vendors prefer the squares and promenades of public recreational spaces as suitable venues to showcase their merchandise and make a living. Gardens and public recreational areas in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, have transformed from places of leisure into what resemble commercial markets. 

According to observers, there are now more than 50 public recreational spaces and parks in Sanaa and its suburbs that have become bustling locations with thousands of workers from various professions.

Most of these workers are young people, children, and women who have received limited attention from visitors interested in purchasing their goods.

During a tour of the Seventy Park (a prominent park in Sanaa), observers documented some of the commercial activities taking place there and how visitors interacted with them. This documentation also shed light on the challenges and concerns faced by several vendors.

A park visitor will notice vendors sprawled along the sidewalks at its four entrances, but as one ventures further inside, it feels as if entering a bustling marketplace filled with a plethora of goods and merchandise.

Some items are displayed on the sidewalks, while others are carried on mobile carts. Some are held by vendors or secured with short ropes around their shoulders and necks.