In 2016 the USAID-funded BALADI project implemented by Rene Moawad Foundation provided $243,000 to help Kousba Municipality construct and equip a park and events venue to create jobs and increase the income of Kousba residents through the various activities that are organized annually in the venue. For the spring season 2017, Kousba municipality along with the CPC and Kousba Al Ghad Association organized 2 events at the USAID supported park during the months of April and May, 2017. The Spring exhibition took place for two days on April 29 and 30, 2017 and was visited by 2,500 persons. 9 MSMEs participated and in two days sold local products worth more than $4,000.Another event was held at the park on May 7, 2017 to celebrate “International Laughter Day” in collaboration with Caritas Lebanon – Koura Branch, where 300 visitors participated.
