Behind every small business is a story. Meet four women who transformed the skills
and passions they developed at home into successful businesses, finding along
the way a sense of independence, purpose and fulfillment.
The Beiruter
Financial independence
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Financial independence - Small businesses - Home-based buisness - Women's independence - Women entrepreneursThe grit behind the craft: Four women turning passion into purpose
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Financial independence - Young Lebanese - Financial struggle - Cost of Living - Moving outCan young Lebanese truly afford independence?
For many young Lebanese, having a place of their own remains difficult to achieve in today’s economic reality. Between rising living costs, expensive rent and family responsibilities, what does independence really look like for Lebanon’s younger generation?
By Yara Saliba -
Financial independence - Lebanese orphanages - SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon - Social protection - Orphaned childrenAfter the orphanage: The struggle to start over
Turning 18 is often seen as the beginning of independence. For young orphans growing up in alternative care, however, it can bring difficult questions about education, housing, documentation, financial security and life without a family safety net. This article explores what happens after 18 and the challenges of building an independent life in Lebanon.By Yara Saliba
