Lebanon April/May 2016

I was delighted to return to Beirut on an assignment for Land O’Lakes/IESC US Aid Farmer to Farmer with ADR (a MFI with concentration in southern Lebanon). My host was Ali Hajizi, the micro credit program manager. Most of my time was spent in Beirut and north of Beirut in Mount Lebanon (a governorate like one of the US states). However I did go to southern Lebanon several times and saw Tyre and Sidon; both have wonderful ruins and seafood! Reconnected with several of the MFI and NGO staff that I had seen two years ago. All are doing well. Conducted a Risk training class for the ADR Loan Officers. Packing now for my trip home for 2 weeks and then on to Angola. My thanks to the Land O Lakes staff in Beirut.