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Workshops on food security and food processing in Baalbaq
6-8-2018
In cooperation with the Canadian Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST) organized on Saturday an honoring ceremony for women who completed a training workshop as part of the “Food Security for Vulnerable Beqaa Families through Sheep Farming” initiative. During the event, LOST founder Rami Lakiss, pointed out that the initiative carries diverse dimensions and effects, including the creation of jobs through the development of agriculture and livestock. The Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon, Emmanuelle Lamoureux, said her government has been collaborating with LOST since 2013 targeting social integration and the enhancement of women’s capacities. She stated that Canada places great importance on the role of women in social development and conflict mitigation and lauded Lebanon’s great hospitality towards Syrian refugees. MCC director in Lebanon outlined the project’s significance, goals, stages and outcomes reflected in an increase by 25% in the income of nearly 87% of households. He also underlined the impact of the project on the individual, economic and psychological conditions of women beneficiaries and their spouses. On the other hand, Jihad al Binaa development association and the Union of Beqaa Farmers’ Syndicate, in cooperation with Atayib el Rif (Rural Delights Cooperative) association, organized a workshop on Friday entitled, ‘Food processing through the use of Lebanese mooneh ingredients’. The event took place at the commercial market hall in Baalbaq and included the preparation and serving of traditional Lebanese dishes to visitors. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Diyar, August 5, 2018)
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