U.S. Government Assistance to Lebanon II

USAID: Humanitarian Assistance to Lebanon

U.S. Government relief efforts to Lebanon are an on-going success. Below are various relief projects undertaken on behalf of the people of Lebanon. The "Photo of the Day" is a product of the U.S. embassy in Lebanon that highlights the U.S. Government's relief, reconstruction, and humanitarian assistance to Lebanon. For more information, visit the Embassy's website at http://lebanon.usembassy.gov or http://lebanon.usaid.gov. [Photos courtesy of Embassy Beirut]

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Laborers cast concrete for the foundation of the Aitanit wastewater treatment plant in the Beqaa Valley. more	A representative from the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture demonstrates the results of new agricultural techniques to the trainees. more	A Lebanese fisherman fixes his damaged boat at Ouzaii Fishing Port. more	A young boy proudly holds the award he won at a drawing contest in Nabatiyeh. more
Women from Debnine receive fuel vouchers to keep their homes warm during the winter. more	Worker packs apples for the cooperative's first export. more	Small business owners test the international market for their products at the New York Gift Show. more	Goat receives vaccination in response to a flock disease in the Beqaa. more
Children in Nabatiyeh are captivated by an educational play on children's rights. more	Lebanese Chef presents his dish at culinary competition in Saida. more	Small businesses and cooperatives sell their dairy products at hospitality show. more	A woman farmer votes in Bsharre. more
Youths graduate from four-month computer training. more	Graphic design students work with owners of cottage inns to design promotional materials for their establishments. more	Young girls plant flowers in a park in Baalback. more	Vahe, a visually impaired stufdent, reads the Braille version of the human rights manual. more
An engineer explains how to prepare ready-to-eat vegetables for sale. more	Food show visitors taste Lebanese cheeses and olives. more	Serge advises local guides on the Mountain Trail before they explore a cave above Afqa. more	Jury tastes and votes on traditional and innovative mezze at Zahle Mezze Festival. more

[More photos of U.S. Asssistance to Lebanon can be found at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/pix/b/nea/74020.htm and http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/pix/b/nea/92461.htm.]