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The Mule Whisperer ›

Topics: Economic Development

Mohammed leads trips up sacred Mount Hermon on muleback, part of a Mercy Corps program to increase tourist-related job opportunities for rural residents of South Lebanon.

The Old Man and the Mill ›

Topics: Economic Development

The seven picturesque grain mills on the banks of Cheeba's Nabeh el Joz River have been shuttered for decades. But they're gaining new life as a tourist attraction, bringing jobs and economic opportunities to this southern town.

Filling Healthy Baskets ›

Topics: Agriculture, Economic Development

By helping farmers grow organically, and marketing their products under a unified label, Mercy Corps has helped 20 farmers increase their financial security.

Festival Offers Feathery Bonanza For Bird Lovers ›

Topics: Economic Development

Innovative eco-tourism project encourages tourism and agri-business and a strengthened economy in Ebel es-Saqi, Lebanon.

Showcasing The Historic Trees of Lebanon ›

Topics: Economic Development

"Historic Trees of Lebanon" offers a colorful glimpse of over 50 remarkable trees, as well as focusing on the region's natural and cultural diversity.

Iktimal in Lebanon ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development

One Lebanese woman who never had the opportunity to attend school is realizing her dreams with a small business loan from Mercy Corps.

Strengthening Rural Communities ›

Cluster programs strengthen communities in rural Lebanon

New Products, New Life ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development

Small loan helps a mother expand her shop and provide a better life for her children

More Than a Typing Class ›

Topics: Education

Rural public schools receive Internet Learning centers and Internet training for their students as a result of a collaboration between SOL and Mercy Corps.

Forty Feet of Computers ›

Topics: Education, Technology & Internet

In an effort to increase the access to technology for Lebanese children, Mercy Corps will ship computer systems as part of an ongoing program benefiting schools and communities.

Lebanon Facts

  • Population: 3.9 million
  • Size: slightly smaller than Connecticut
  • Human Development Index rank: 78 (of 179)
  • Mercy Corps involvement dates to 1993
  • Primary work: computer training for youth and entrepreneurs, sports camps, connecting youth in Lebanon with U.S. high schoolers, assisting refugees, the disabled and other vulnerable persons

Program Details

Mercy Corps has worked in Lebanon since 1993, providing development assistance to thousands of disadvantaged citizens around the country.

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