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Mission Director Denise Herbol distributing certificates to women in Minyara

USAID Supports Women and Entrepreneurs in The Nahr Al Bared Area

June 18, 2009

As part of USAID/Lebanon development assistance, the USAID Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended a “Women’s Leadership Workshop” graduation ceremony in Minyara and awarded grants to individuals in the “Employment and Innovative Economic Expansion Fund” in the Nahr Al Bared area. The “Women’s Leadership Workshop” trained eighty four women in career development areas including communication, conflict resolution, decision-making and leadership skills.  The USAID funded program, implemented by Relief International, empowers women with professional skills to progress in their careers.

 

Ranging from three thousand to seven thousand US dollars each, nineteen entrepreneurs received grants during this ceremony from the USAID “Employment and Innovative Economic Expansion Fund” program.  The entrepreneurs will use these grants to either purchase new modern equipment, purchase raw materials and tools, start new businesses in food catering, honey production and baking, or for renovating their businesses. These grants will assist the entrepreneurs to increase production, and better package and market their products.  Profits will increase in these small and medium sized businesses, enabling the owners to employ more residents. These projects are part of the $11 million USAID “Municipal Capacity Building” program implemented throughout Lebanon. 

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