On September 30, 2025, ICU took part in the AUB Open House 2025, organized by NGOi -Reimagining Partnerships & Sustainability in the Civil Society Sector – at West Hall, American University of Beirut. The event gathered a wide network of local and international NGOs, donors, embassy representatives, academia, and civil society experts, offering a unique platform to strengthen collaboration and share innovative solutions for a more resilient future. At ICU’s booth, the team presented the PRIMA program, the WaterMellon Project, and the project interventions in Lebanon, with a special focus on the two drought-resistant novel crops to be tested in two Lebanese sites. Visitors showed strong interest in our initiatives, providing valuable feedback and exchanging ideas that will fuel future partnerships.


