The project targets two small groups of entrepreneurs in South Lebanon (mainly in Tyre and Marjayoun): individuals focused on providing short-stay hosting services for tourists in South Lebanon; and individuals/cooperatives working in agro-processing and artisan products supply. In this instance, ADR aims to support economic recovery in South Lebanon, and boost the income of these targeted groups by: establishing formal relationships between them so that they can cooperate; developing or reinforcing the skills they need to succeed in their endeavors; and improving their current asset base (e.g. machinery, computers etc.). It is this last initiative - asset building - that SEAL has committed to funding. For this project ADR is cooperating with the Comité Catholique Contre la Faim et Pour le Développement (“CCFD”), as well as SEAL.

The beneficiaries of the project include:
  - Ahlouna association (Meat mixer for $1,700)
  - Houla cooperative (Olive oil harvesting and oil extracting equipment for $2,000)
  - Halloussieh cooperative (Miscellaneous infrastructure repairs for $2,000)
  - Taybeh cooperative (500-liter stainless steel water pool for $1,800)
  - Arzoun cooperative (Contribution for agricultural truck for $600)
  - Lore Haddad / Bed & Breakfast (Home appliances for $1,700)
  - Souria Baradhi / Bed & Breakfast (Two beds, closet, bedroom painting for $1,700)
  - Janette Al Hajj / Bed & Breakfast (Furniture and home appliances for $1,800)
  - Mona Farhat / Bed & Breakfast (Home appliances for $1,700)

Point of Contact:
Dr. Rosa Rodriguez
Building Al-Zayat, Tyre BP 11 - 7427, Lebanon
Tel: +961-7-742 806