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Article Index AVSI first began to work in Lebanon in the early 1990’s, planning and implementing a program to rehabilitate and refurbish hospitals and peripheral clinics in Beirut, Tripoli and their surrounding areas, a project that lasted from 1996-2001. Working in these areas we discover large pockets of poverty: families, who were economically unable to provide a decent upbringing or education for their children and isolated farmers, cut off from opportunities and inputs. Spurred on in part by our interactions with local organizations on the front line of social development, we implemented various projects supported by both private and public international donors. These projects include but are not limited to the creation of a service and extension center for farmers in the mountains over Byblos (2003-2005), the rehabilitation and support of orphanages and educational after school centers, and the training of social workers. Today in Lebanon, AVSI distance support program allows for about 1,500 poor children to attend school, enjoy after-school programs and utilize other support services, including income generating support for the most disadvantaged families. Our work with local farmers has pushed us to consider the “water” issue, planning and implementing multifaceted interventions which improve farming capacity and productivity by rehabilitating irrigation systems and providing clean drinking water. AVSI Lebanon offices are located in Beirut, Jounieh, Wahle and Marjayoun. Integrated Pest Management of the Stone Fruits Phytoplasma in Lebanon Location: North Lebanon, South Lebanon, Bekaa Valley Date: 2009-2010 Description: Study the distribution and epidemiology of the stone fruit Phytoplasma in Lebanon, to provide information and answers to farmers about the disease and preventative control measures; assess strategies at national and regional (Middle East) levels to solve the serious problem of stone fruits phytoplasma and supply a protocol for a national plant quarantine. Improvement of Irrigation and Water Management Location: Oaraun Lake, Bar Elias Date: 2003-2008 Description: Create service center for farmers in the region, stabilize river banks for flood control, clean river beds between Oaraun Lake and Bar Elias, train 2000 farmers in new irrigation techniques. Major Donors: European Union, Medaprogram Study: Potential of the Naher El Kalb and the Naher El Beiruth River Basins Location: Naher el Kalb (area of Kesrouan) and the Naher El Beiruth river basin Date: 2006-2008 Description: Study the potential of the Naher El Kalb and Naher El beiruth river basins to expand the water supply for environmental protection and agricultural use potentially benefitting more than 500,000 inhabitants in the Beirut peri-urban area. Major Donors: City of Milan and Region of Lombardy, Italy Study: Irrigation Around the City of Baalbek Location: Baalbek Date: 2008 Description: Study the feasibility of water resources for irrigation around the city of Baalbek Major Donors: ROSS, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Improvement and Expansion of Water Irrigation System Date: 2007-2009 Description: Expand water pipeline by 5 km and add additional of 41 taps, reclaim 600 hectares of land, renovate 10 schools, create and train water management committee, over 40,000 beneficiaries from five villages. Major Donors: European Union November 15, 2010 Lebanon: Effective Partnerships against Threats to Agricultural Livelihoods October 25, 2010; L'Orient Le Jour Les amandiers du Liban,une espece en voie de disparition? |
