Welcome to the Rural Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food (REAF) Youth Training Program

Empowering The next Generation of Youth in Rural Areas

The REAF Youth Training Program is a unique opportunity for young people in rural areas of South Mount Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa, and the Hasbaya or Southern Baalbek regions to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to launch successful rural economic businesses. The program aims to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of vulnerable groups and promote innovation in the sectors of agrifood, eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, renewable energy, and waste management and valorization.

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Applications for the REAF Youth Training Program are now Closed.

About the REAF Youth Training Program

The REAF Youth Training Program consists of targeted workshops held over 2 to 5 days for different groups. The program covers a range of topics, including agri-food processing, manufacturing, and social and green entrepreneurship. It also focuses on soft skills such as effective communication, public speaking, body language, storytelling, presentation, and pitching. With a focus on women and people with disabilities, the youth training aims to equip young individuals from diverse academic backgrounds with the tools they need to succeed in the labor market.

Who Can Apply?

The REAF Youth Training Program is open to young individuals passionate about agrifood, eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, renewable energy, and waste management and valorization, located in South Mount Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa, or Hasbaya and Southern Baalbek.

Eligibility:

  • Open to Lebanese youth aged between 18 and 35.
    • For training conducted in South Mount Lebanon, Central, and West Bekaa, only individuals from these areas are eligible to apply.

    • For training conducted in Hasbaya and Southern Baalbek, only individuals from these areas are eligible to apply.

  • Preference is given to women and people with disabilities.

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What Does the Program Offer?

The youth training program covers a range of topics related to agri-food processing, social and green entrepreneurship, and essential soft skills. The program is divided into multiple clusters, each focused on specific topics.

Entrepreneurship Cluster:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship in Rural Economies
  • Green Entrepreneurship

Soft Skills Cluster:

  • Effective Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Body Language
  • Story Telling Presentation & Pitching

Design Thinking Cluster:

  • Introduction to Design Thinking
  • Empathy and User-Centered Design
  • Problem Definition and Reframing
  • Prototyping and Iteration
  • User Testing and Feedback

Leadership Skills Cluster:

  • Resilience and Adaptability

  • Financial Literacy

  • Communication and Stress Management

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Intrapreneurship and Teamwork

Each cluster will be delivered in a class format for a maximum of 20 participants, with training conducted at the hub of the community stakeholder designated for that specific cluster. The duration of each cluster will vary depending on the topics covered.

Upon completion of the main training clusters of the REAF Youth Training Program, participants will enhance their ability to enter the labor market, supporting their growth and development. They will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to start a successful rural business and make a positive impact in their community.

Join Us Today

Applications for the REAF Youth Training Program are now closed.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are passionate about agrifood and rural entrepreneurship, don’t miss this opportunity to apply for the REAF Youth Training Program today!

Donors & Partners

The program is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with Berytech within the framework of the project Strengthening Agriculture, Local Communities, and Small and Medium Enterprises (ACE). 

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community Stakeholders

Michel Daher Foundation, Rural Entrepreneurs and Park Innovation will carry out, along with Berytech, the outreach activities, youth entrepreneurship enablement, and ideathons and entrepreneurship support activities to strengthen and sustain the capacity of local communities.

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