AFD Delegation Witnesses Local Impact in Zahle.
Fair Trade Lebanon welcomed the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) on a field visit to Zahle, offering an on-the-ground look at how locally driven initiatives are creating tangible effect.
The visit brought together farmers, women producers, and cooperative members involved in the SHABAKE2, Tarik Akhdar, and Tawazon Tabie projects. Through direct exchanges, participants shared how these interventions have resulted in gained confidence, strengthened skills, and new possibilities taking root across the region.
- At Qaa El Rim cooperative, farmers highlighted the role of technical trainings in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices.
- At Zad El Rim, women producers described how upgraded trails enhanced their region’s touristic appeal, unlocking new opportunities for visibility, market access, and fresh connections beyond their community.
- At Cave Abou Hanna, the team emphasized how project support helped establish a tasting room, now a welcoming space for visitors drawn by the area’s growing appeal.
The day underscored the results of cooperation, creativity, and local knowledge. These community-led efforts are shaping a future where opportunity grows from the land and the people who care for it.
