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Women from 32 regions in Lebanon are now professional thanks to the Teaching Women Entrepreneurship Program which is implemented by USPEaK Organization and funded by the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Beirut that gave them the knowledge and tools to start their businesses in Agriculture, Food, Beauty, Services and many others. Click the category, check store profile, and follow them on their Instagram pages.

About the Program

Teaching Women Entrepreneurship Program graduated 744 women who learned about entrepreneurship in a customized curriculum. They learned English for business and enhanced their leadership skills through workshops on public speaking, social entrepreneurship, marketing, conflict resolution, women’s rights, preventing violent extremism, leadership, financial transparency, electoral law, democracy, campaigning, and media communication. Women (Age 20-45) learned online in 22 regions in Lebanon with the facilitation of expert teachers in the field and wise partner Civil Society organizations and municipalities on the national level.

Economic empowerment enables women to become powerful and aware of her rights. Women become more aware of protection measures and legislations. They become leaders who can campaign for their rights and obtain gender equality in all aspects of life. They are reinforced against trafficking and violent extremism. Economic empowerment of women assist her to avoid early marriage and enjoy her childhood.

Women who understand the value of trade and economic power are more understanding of cultures and diversity. They are eager to understand the religious and regional background of others so they can meet the needs of these communities. They also improve their products in a way that can serve different customers.

Women entrepreneurs attended online conferences where they learned about the importance of inclusion in marketing, marketing trends and ways to improve their social media presence. The conference they attended informed more about the importance of social and economic empowerment of women and the economic power of gender equality. They were able to discover the importance of bridging cultures among the varieties of the Lebanese mosaic pieces which create the best and most beautiful picture of Lebanon.

USPEaK’s slogan” We believe we can make an impact” finds its utmost outcome through this program. Women are able to have sustainability to their work through this Application with your support. They are also capable of developing their leadership skills through the Women’s Activists Forum WAF where they will have continuous learning and leadership opportunities.

Teaching Women Entrepreneurship Program is funded by the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Beirut and implemented by USPEaK.