During the period of crisis of electricity in Lebanon, Elie a hairdresser in Bikfaya was dealing with severe power cuts affecting his work schedule and services to his clientele. The Maak Association granted Elie a microcredit loan to buy a small individual generator to keep his hairdresser saloon up and running all day long. After the crisis has ended, Elie was able to benefit from his personal generator as he reduced his monthly generator bill.