Agriculture and Rural Empowerment - ARE Program
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The Lebanon Agriculture and Rural Empowerment (ARE) Activity is a multi-year activity funded by USAI ARE’s objectives are twofold:
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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.
31/12/2024
In a year full of challenges, ARE supported over 6,000 farmers and 554 herders in adopting better practices, boosting productivity by 140% at farms and 22% at firms. Together, we’re building a stronger agricultural sector for Lebanon!
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.
Happy New Year !
31/12/2024
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re proud to share the incredible milestones achieved under the USAID-funded Agriculture and Rural Empowerment (ARE) activity!
🌟 Highlights of FY24:
💰 $4.5M in private sector investments
💼 265 full-time equivalent jobs created
🚀 $10.1M in MSME sales with 10% export growth
🌾 $7.6M in farm-level sales
Through resilience, innovation, and collaboration, ARE continues to empower Lebanon’s agriculture sector and strengthen communities. We’re ready to build on these achievements in Year 5!
This season, we’re grateful for the farmers, rural communities, and partners who make our work meaningful. Together, we’ve achieved so much, and we look forward to growing even more in the new year.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, hope, and happiness. Here’s to a fruitful year ahead! 🌟
From all of us at the Agriculture and Rural Empowerment (ARE) Activity Team, Happy Holidays!
12/12/2024
In Tripoli, Lebanon's second-largest city, MSMEs are navigating severe financial challenges. To support their resilience and growth, USAID’s ARE program, in collaboration with BIAT, is helping businesses reduce costs, enhance sales, and improve operations.
During the past weeks, ARE delivered solar energy equipment to 23 MSMEs, boosting their efficiency and sustainability. This is part of a broader effort to support 191 businesses with tailored technical and in-kind assistance, driving innovation and resilience in non-agricultural sectors across urban and peri-urban areas.
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.
05/12/2024
Tomato production in Lebanon faces significant challenges, from high costs and sub-optimal yields to reduced investments due to the economic crisis. Farmers in Keserwan, for instance, lose 12% of their harvest due to improper practices and outdated tools.
To address these issues, the USAID-funded ARE Activity has partnered with Daccache Greenline SARL to boost local tomato production and improve value chain efficiency. Through contract farming, technical assistance on agricultural best practices, and co-investments in modern equipment—like the recently delivered shredder for composting—this partnership enhances quality, reduces costs, and supports import substitution.
This initiative aims to increase farm-level production by 30%, create 25 jobs, and improve the livelihoods of 90 individuals, with 57% of workers being women and 50% youth. Together, we’re advancing food security and sustainable farming in Lebanon! 🌍✨
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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