USAID Lebanon: From the American People
 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Students sitting in a circle in a cedar forest listen to the guide

Lebanese Students Explore Cedar Forests

September 7, 2007

Children from two schools in Barja, part of the 200 public schools being upgraded by the U.S. Government, took a field trip to Lebanon’s famous cedar forests in Barouk and Beit Eddine. In addition to enjoying a day outdoors, they learned about the ecology of the cedar forests and native plants and animals.

The outings are part of a program funded by the American people to improve schools and children’s learning experiences throughout Lebanon. As school starts this fall, 70,000 students are entering public schools with upgraded buildings or new materials. CHF International carries out the program on behalf of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

"Photo of the Week" is a product of U.S. Embassy Beirut to highlight the U.S. Government's development, relief, reconstruction, and humanitarian assistance to Lebanon. For more information, visit the Embassy’s website at http://lebanon.usembassy.gov.

More Photo of the Week Stories