They say money doesn’t grow on trees. But how about peace? The USAID project Olive Oil Without Borders is boosting economic cooperation between Palestinian and Israeli olive farmers.
Tag archives for Middle East
In Morocco, Perseverance and Good Luck Ensure Three Young Boys a Quality Education
By Dr. Helen Boyle, Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Policy at Florida State University In early December education leaders, donors and partners met to discuss and plan for the future of early grade education in the Middle East and North Africa at the All Children Learning Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. Youssef, Moustafa and Redouan were lucky boys. […]
Behind the Scenes: Interview with Andrew Hoell on Dryness Conditions in East Africa
In this edition of our “Behind the Scenes” Interview blog series, we chat with Dr. Andrew Hoell on dryness conditions in East Africa and the impact of climate change on food and water security. Read more >>
From the Field in Lebanon: Learning that Water Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Children in Lebanon learn of the importance of efficient management of the region’s water resources. Read more >>
Video of the Week: Youth Initiatives in West Bank/Gaza
This week’s “Video of the Week” was produced by youth as part of the Ruwwad Youth Empowerment Project about USAID’s youth programming in the West Bank and Gaza. Read more >>
USAID in the News
USAID Boosts Agricultural Production in Yemen
Food Voucher Program Gives Palestinian Families Choices and Supports the Local Economy
New Learn-to-Read Method in Yemen Shows Early Promise
USAID’s partnership with Yemen’s Ministry of Education and local governments is making education more accessible to Yemeni children. Read more >>
Photo of the Week: President Obama Visits West Bank
On March 21, President Barack Obama returned to West Bank to deliver remarks to the Palestinian people. Read more >>
