Adeeb’s Story
“Socotra, a remote Yemeni island known for its unique biodiversity, is home to inspiring stories of resilience.”
On the far reaches of the enchanting island of Socotra—where the blue of the sea meets the green of the mountains—hope persists, despite the hardships of daily life.
The island is one of the world’s most stunning natural treasures. Yet, behind its breathtaking scenery lie unseen challenges. Chief among them is agriculture—a lifeline for the island’s people—struggling under the weight of tough conditions.
The soil is rocky and difficult to work with. Modern farming equipment is virtually nonexistent. Technical and financial support for farmers is extremely limited. Every handful of soil turned, every seed planted, represents the result of exhausting labor and relentless perseverance.
In the midst of this struggle stands Adeeb Abdullah Hadeeb, a resilient farmer from the Sheltin area of Socotra. A man who never gave in to despair, but instead chose to sow his dreams into the very earth—no matter how stubborn or barren it seemed.
Since 1985, Adeeb has pursued farming with nothing but his bare hands, basic tools, and a deep faith that the land rewards those who are patient and true to it. He had no modern tractors, no technical support—only traditional hand tools, strong willpower, and an unshakable belief in the promise of cultivation.
Together with his small family, he labored under the scorching sun, plowing stone-filled fields. They shared sweat and strain, watered their hopes with patience, and dreamed of a harvest worthy of the years they had invested.
In addition to growing vegetables and fruits, Adeeb also dedicates special care to preserving rare plants native to the island through a small private nursery.
The work was exhausting, and the yields modest—but Adeeb saw in every green seedling a promise for a better future. He firmly believed that fertile land only yields its blessings to those who love it and endure with it.
Then came the moment of transformation.
As part of a farmer support project implemented by Altwasul for Human Development, with generous funding from the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) in Kuwait, Adeeb received a modern hand tractor—one of 100 distributed to farmers across Socotra.
This machine was more than just a tool. It was a beacon of hope.
As soon as he began using it, Adeeb felt the reward of his long years of struggle. The hand tractor made preparing the soil significantly easier, saving him and his family hours of backbreaking work and opening up new possibilities for expanding and improving their farm.
With a hopeful smile, Adeeb shared:
"We will develop our farm. We will plant, plow, and harvest the fruits of our labor, God willing. This tractor is not just a machine—it is the start of a new life and a brighter future for me and my family."
In this barren land, a story of hope has taken root. When agricultural support reaches the right hands, it transforms from a project into a real success story—and from a simple tool into a seed for a better tomorrow.
