Ford Provides $30,000 in Conservation and Environmental Grants to Lebanon Projects
Photo: Ford Motor Company
Two Lebanon-based projects earned $15,000 in 2018 Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants, bringing the total number of projects supported by Ford Grants to more than 200 in the Middle East and Africa for a combined sum of $1.8 million USD.
“For nearly two decades, Ford Motor Company has been committed to conservation and sustainability in the region, with close to $2 million granted to local environmental projects,” said Mark Ovenden, president of Ford Middle East and Africa. “Ford is very proud to empower individuals and local organizations who are dedicated to preserving the environmental well-being of their community. By providing necessary funding and visibility, Ford hopes to encourage the spread of similar grassroots efforts that will serve as catalysts for change across the globe.”
Shopping for a Fuel-Efficient Ford? Check out current national sales incentives and offers
One of the 2018 Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants recipients is Arcenciel, which put in a winning bid for an impressive fifth consecutive year. Arcenciel studies 11 strains of actinobacteria indigenous to the country with the goal of using a bacterial inoculum to improve composting. The $15,000 grant will help lead researcher Abdo Tannoury and the Arcenciel team introduce their concept to local and global markets.
Photo: Ford Motor Company
The Environmental Education grants came down to the Rehabilitation of Al Nakheel Island in El Mina project, spearheaded by Andre Nahhas Public High School for Girls in Lebanon; and the Halgurd-Sakran Park Project conducted by Waterkeepers Iraq. So convincing were their pitches that both groups earned $15,000 for their projects. The latter is the brainchild of the high school’s Environment Club, aimed at revitalizing the ecosystem at the Al Nakheel Island reserve off of Tropoli.
In addition to the $30,000 allotted for the two Lebanon projects, Ford has proffered $101,500 in Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants for projects throughout Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Morocco.
Need a Quick Quote? Try Black Book’s Free Credit Score Estimator
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.