The Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB) and the Lebanese Business Council in Kuwait (LBCK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This joint effort has a prominent role in supporting the local economy and aims to address the rising needs and defiance during the current economic situation, by promoting both parties’ activities and initiatives. Under…
LLWB is proud to announce the partnership with Levi’s, and FabricAID for the distribution of 10,000 apparels donated by Levi’s after the Beirut Blast. The apparels were distributed to underprivileged communities through LLWB’s network of partners. The first batch was distributed in Beirut in partnership with Himaya, at the location of FabricAID in Bourj Hammoud…
LLWB was invited to a round table with the Lebanese Minister of Economy & Trade, organized by the National Gender Observatory to discuss those challenges and propose recommendations for women-led SMEs. We were represented by Ms. Abir Chebaro, Ms. Amal Abdallah, and Ms. Manal Hakim. Along with discussing the challenges, many recommendations for the short…
Based on LLWB’s work with the various sectors, the association realized that there is a lack of awareness around the importance of promoting more women in the public sector and more specifically in decision making and leadership positions.
LLWB launched a three-year project for supporting women entrepreneurs including start-up owners and SME owners the regions of North Lebanon and Beqaa. The project is supported and funded by Drosos Foundation.Â
Learn more about the barriers for promotion in the Public Sector.
Women in The public Sector Report – Arabic Version.
LLWB took part of the Blue Dawn Roadshow event at the University of Balamand (UOB) on April 3, 2019 organized by Annahar.
LLWB was invited by Bank Audi to take part of the Global Money Week Program in the regions of Beirut, North Lebanon and Beqaa.
As part of the 3rd Edition of the Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference
LLWB attended the 5th Women for Success Annual Conference organized by LLWB’s partner organization in Egypt, Business Women Of Egypt 21 (BWE21).
Corine Kiame, Investment Manager at IM Capital talked about the Lebanese Women Angel Fund at the STEP Conference.
The event was part of DAN roadshow in different MENA countries.
LLWB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Commission For Lebanese Women NCLW.
LLWB was among the organizing partners for the ITU Regional Conference on “ICT for Women in the Arab Region: ICT for Women’s Empowerment” which took place on November 26-27, 2018 at Movenpick Hotel.
BLC Bank hosted its 7th edition of the Brilliant Lebanese Awards during a gala dinner which took place on November 15, 2018 at Casino du Liban.
LWB President Ms. Asmahan Zein took part of the the “Mind the Gap” Conference as a moderator for the panel on “Culture as a platform for preservation of heritage and forward-looking progress”.
The Middle East Angel Investment Network (MAIN)” launched the 1st annual Middle East Conference on Business Angel Investment in Egypt.
LLWB, in partnership with the International Labor Organization (ILO) implemented a Pilot Gender Diagnostic in three private sector companies.Â
Watch UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore mentioning Girls Got IT Exploring Engineering & Technology in her TED Talk.
We are very proud of our collaboration with four partner NGOs under this successful initiative, and we look forward for our upcoming events and for greater impact.
WIE Women In Engineering – Lebanon Section Arabwic Arab Women in Computing Digital Opportunity Trust #Women_in_IT.
The X Mediterranean Women Entrepreneurs Forum edition was held in Amman, Jordan on October 2 & 3, 2018. The forum focused on the role of women in the STEM sector.
LLWB launched a new project that aims to support women’s employment and promotion in the public sector in Lebanon.
Check out the news coverage in Annahar Newspaper | جريدة النهار for our Join and Grow Event.
Rural Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut and Tatweer Baladna, organized the first Young Engineers Forum 2018 on September 24, 2018, under the theme of “Entrepreneurship: The Engine of Socioeconomic Transformation”.
LLWB President Ms. Asmahan Zein was invited to attend the launching of the MENA-OECD Business Advisory Board which took place on September 20-21, 2018 in Madrid, Spain.
On September 14, 2018, LLWB President Ms. Asmahan Zein took part of the Mix n’ Mentor event organized by Wamda.
Check out LLWB president Asmahan Zein talking about Lebanese Women Angel Fund in The Start on MTV Lebanon.
The Changemaker Festival took place in Beirut on September 8 & 9, 2018 at New Biel, Furn el Chebbak. The festival brought together youth with business leaders and decision makers in the aim of “inspiring and educating” the young generations.
LLWB focuses on gender equality and diversity, particularly equality in education to give women the chance and the voice to become leading pioneers and entrepreneurs in their community through leadership and managerial roles, thus enhancing the quality of life in Lebanon and leading Global Compact Network Lebanon closer to its principles and the 2030 agenda. #SDGpioneersLeb
On Friday July 6, 2018 IM Capital celebrated the graduation of its business angel groups under Seeders and LWAF Class 2017-2018.
LLWB and Stand for Women organized a panel discussion with two of Lebanon’s newly elected female MPs, H.E. Dr. Dima Jamali and H.E. Dr. Inaya Ezzeddine.
LLWB President, Ms. Asmahan Zein, took part of the Tripoli Start-up Forum 2018, the biggest startup conference in Tripoli & North Lebanon organized by Tripoli Entrepreneurs Cub.
On June 20th, 2018 the IFC – International Finance Corporation represented by Tamayyaz – Leave Your Mark organized a conference on Implementing Corporate Governance.
LLWB President Ms. Asmahan Zein took part of the 2018 Hult Prize Selection Committee for the Lebanon National Finals.
A meeting was held with 15 NGOs in Bekaa as a follow-up on the initial discussion around potential collaborations to address the economic and business related needs of women in the region.Â
LLWB board members attended the annual conference organized by Business Women of Egypt 21 (BWE21), LLWB partners under the GPP program.
