Agriculture and Rural Empowerment - ARE Program
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USAID’s $57 million (ARE) activity (2020-2027) supports Lebanese rural and peri-urban communities with obtaining technical and financial resources to increase productivity, sales, and exports, improve business income, and ensure sustainable livelihoods, all while improving food security for vulnerable populations. Increased domestic and export sales
2. Improved and inclusive livelihoods, particularly in rural areas and for women
14/01/2025
Through the USAID-funded ARE Activity, impactful interventions are breathing new life into the dairy sector in Akkar, tackling key challenges and creating new opportunities for growth.
As part of these efforts, ARE partnered with the Committee of Employees of Women Union (CEWU) to deliver targeted support. Recent initiatives included training sessions led by Dr. Chadi Hosri, focusing on enhancing dairy processing techniques and achieving significant results.
This partnership with CEWU is projected to create four full-time jobs, introduce three new dairy products, establish approximately 33 new market linkages, boost production volume at the firm level by 35%, and increase farm-level sales by $152,000.
By equipping farmers and producers with essential skills and tools for sustainable growth, ARE is strengthening food security in Lebanon while empowering rural communities to build a brighter future.
As we close out another year, we're proud to celebrate ARE's accomplishments despite the challenges Lebanon has faced. None of this would be possible without our partners, the USAID mission, and the resilient communities we serve.
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10/12/2024
The USAID-funded ARE activity is empowering farmers in Akkar by addressing challenges in the dairy and corn silage value chains. within this initiative, ARE delivered a spraying tank to Akkar COOP, enabling farmers to improve crop health and yields by efficiently managing pests and weeds.
This intervention aims to boost corn silage production by 100%, create 4.38 FTE jobs, improve incomes for 142 people, and establish 163 new market linkages—all while enhancing food security and rural livelihoods.
03/12/2024
The USAID-funded ARE Activity is addressing Lebanon's dairy sector challenges by supporting rural livelihoods and food security.
Recent efforts in Akkar include providing a semi-automatic Laban and Ayran filling machines to the Committee of Employee of Women Union (CEWU). This equipment will improve hygiene, productivity, and product quality in dairy processing.
The initiative is expected to create 4.38 full-time jobs, launch three new products, boost firm-level production by 35%, and increase farm-level sales by $152,000. By driving investment, introducing new technologies, and building capacity, ARE strengthens the dairy value chain and supports vulnerable farmers in overcoming economic and geopolitical hurdles.
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