How Mass Trapping Helped a Majdala Olive Farmer Reduce Fruit Losses in Akkar, North Lebanon
After a season of mass trapping, olive farmer Saadallah Al Kanj in Majdala, Akkar, reports almost no fallen olives and plans to keep using the technique on his own.
New Agricultural Road in Bqarezla Supports at Least 60 Farmers in Akkar, North Lebanon
A new 250-metre asphalt road in Bqarezla, built with the municipality, has made it easier for at least 60 farmers in Akkar to reach their land and transport their produce.
Four Partners, One Plan: Launching Cash Assistance in North Kivu, D.R. Congo
RET Germany and three consortium partners met in D.R. Congo to align their plans for multi-purpose cash assistance to the most vulnerable people in Goma, Karisimbi and Kirotshe.
Listening to Farmers, Women Entrepreneurs and Local Leaders: Midline Evaluation Visits in Akkar, North Lebanon
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon launched the midline evaluation of their North Lebanon project, visiting training sessions, farms, infrastructure sites and women-led businesses across Akkar.
New “Bayader Canal” in Bebnine Supports 70 Farmers in Akkar, North Lebanon
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon have completed 400 meters of El Bayader Canal in Bebnine, Akkar, improving irrigation for about 70 farmers and nearly 50 hectares of farmland.
International Day of Peace in Niger: How Village Mediators Build Social Cohesion in Dan Issa
On the International Day of Peace 2026, Dan Issa honored five village mediation committees, part of the CIGABA project, that listen to both sides and resolve disputes before tensions grow.
Protecting Olive, Citrus and Alfalfa Crops with Pest Monitoring Field Visits in Akkar, Lebanon
Throughout August, GATE Lebanon's agricultural engineers visited Integrated Pest Management demonstration plots across Akkar to help farmers protect olive, citrus and alfalfa crops.
Digital Skills for Work: Women in Akkar, Lebanon Train in Data Entry and E-Commerce
17 young women in Halba, Akkar, completed vocational training in data entry, workplace English and e-commerce to strengthen their job and business prospects.
How Vocational Training Is Helping Girls in D.R. Congo Rebuild
RET Germany and partner BVES visited Nzibira, South Kivu, to see how adolescent girls are building livelihoods and returning to school.
The Legacy Continues: What the BMZ and RET Germany Project Left behind in North Kivu, D.R. Congo
One year after its closure, the BMZ-funded project in the DRC continues to bear fruit: active peace committees, productive agricultural cooperatives and local partners committed to the sustainability of the
Mosaic Art Training Opens New Doors for Women in Akkar, North Lebanon
In Akkar, North Lebanon, hands-on mosaic art training is giving participants new fine arts skills, a potential source of income, and a boost in confidence.
How RET Germany is Promoting Renewable Energy Solutions in Northern Lebanon
RET Germany and local partner GATE Lebanon equipped eight local associations and cooperatives in Akkar with solar energy systems, helping them stay productive despite ongoing power cuts and rising generator
RET Germany and YouthConnekt Sahel 2026: Turning Youth Potential into Opportunities
RET Germany joined Youth Connekt Sahel 2026 in Niamey to spotlight CIGABA, its BMZ-funded project supporting youth training and entrepreneurship in Niger and Nigeria.
In Burundi, Theatre and Dialogue Bring Youth Health Education to 44 Schools
In July, RET teams in Burundi used theatre, targeted outreach, and stakeholder engagement to advance adolescent health, school reintegration for young mothers, and community-led school governance.
World Humanitarian Day: We Don’t Wait. We Act.
Today is World Humanitarian Day, which exists to recognize the people who run toward a crisis instead of away from it.
Building Safer Summer Camps for Youth Scouts in North Lebanon
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon and the National Education Scouts brought 46 young campers in Dawra, Akkar together for sessions on bullying, digital safety, and protection.
How Music Became a Lifeline for Refugee Youth in Mauritania
Six young refugees turned a phone app and a guitar into Assouf N'dawna, a band now performing across two countries with RET's support in Mbera camp, Mauritania.
How Vocational Training Turned Aisha Itawi Into a Business Owner and a Teacher
A Lebanese woman from Bireh, Akkar has turned a traditional embroidery skill into a livelihood, and into a way to help other women do the same.
Inside D.R. Congo’s New Transit Center for Children Escaping Armed Groups
Get a firsthand look at construction of a new Center for Transit and Orientation (CTO), built for children and adolescent girls affected by armed conflict in eastern Congo.
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