Description and Impact
Binaa' Ajyal Al Salam Association is a longstanding SEAL beneficiary that has previously received two grants supporting agricultural irrigation initiatives. In 2018, SEAL awarded $14,088 for a drip irrigation system in Bkifa, where the association operated at the time as the Bkifa Agricultural Cooperative. In 2021, SEAL provided an additional $6,885 for a drip irrigation system serving 20,000 m² of land planted with thyme and oregano as part of the Green Gold Project.
In 2026, SEAL provided additional support to the Green Gold Project, which had been facing significant financial challenges due to rising water and fuel costs and Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis. To address these challenges and reduce dependence on costly water deliveries, the association, with SEAL’s support, successfully completed the construction of a 700 m³ water collection reservoir and the installation of the required irrigation system.
The completed project provides a more reliable and cost-effective water supply for the agricultural operation, helping reduce operating expenses and support the continued cultivation and production of thyme and oregano.
