Habkit Eed
Founder: Rena Rishani
Founded by Fashion Design student Rena Rishani, Lebanese brand Habkit Eed offers online and in-person shopping, fashion consultations, and upcycling workshops. Emphasizing environmental sustainability, the startup reuses fabric scraps, employs zero-waste pattern making, and manufactures upcycled natural fiber garments.
GIL Program inspired Rena to blend education and self-image awareness into Habkit Eed's website, enhancing its services with industrial sewing machines and equipment. As Rena launches her second collection, Habkit Eed continues to achieve new milestones.
GIL Program inspired Rena to blend education and self-image awareness into Habkit Eed's website, enhancing its services with industrial sewing machines and equipment. As Rena launches her second collection, Habkit Eed continues to achieve new milestones.
“ Threads of Impact,
Fabrics of Change! ”
GIL -NASEEJ STARTUP
Lingwinar
Founder: Manar Rizk
Lingwinar, founded by Manar Rizk during “GIL” program, is an online English academy dedicated to helping people master English. To complement its live courses, Manar created a YouTube channel for sharing video lessons.
With the help of GIL, Lingwinar acquired key equipment to kick off the business and offer professional support. Since 2020, over 300 students from various countries have enrolled, and with the support of Rural Entrepreneurs (RE) and Manar's determination, Lingwinar is working tirelessly to gain exposure and reach a wider audience.
“Come a seeker, leave a speaker”
GIL STARTUP
Eroda
Founder: Maya Hassan
Maya's business, Eroda, goes beyond just selling handmade customizable tote bags – it's a venture committed to integrating the United Nations' 18 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim is to establish a business that is socially and environmentally responsible, aligning with universal human needs. Eroda strives not only to promote sustainability but also to 2educate customers about the goals, challenges, and solutions encapsulated in these studies.
Eroda received several training, in-kind support and networking opportunities in RE programs and has progressed to the next stage taking part of the mentorship program.
By collaborating with fabric manufacturers to incorporate recycled materials, Maya is not only contributing to vital global initiatives, but also setting an inspiring example of how entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for positive change.
By collaborating with fabric manufacturers to incorporate recycled materials, Maya is not only contributing to vital global initiatives, but also setting an inspiring example of how entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for positive change.
“Where creativity intertwines with sustainability”
GIL STARTUP
Turas
Founder: Balsam Abou Chackra
We are proud to have Balsam Abou Chackra as part of our community! With his entrepreneurial prowess and remarkable dedication, Balsam took his food brand, ‘Turas,’ from conception to business pitching to securing the second prize at the REAF 2023 Second Edition in just three days.
Turas is a Lebanese food brand committed to producing the highest quality and tastiest olive paste. We are excited to see where Balsam’s ambitious dreams will take him and look forward to supporting him in every step of his journey.
Turas is a Lebanese food brand committed to producing the highest quality and tastiest olive paste. We are excited to see where Balsam’s ambitious dreams will take him and look forward to supporting him in every step of his journey.
“Traditional Taste with a Modern Blend”
REAF STARTUP
Joud’s Butter
Founder: Maha Ghanem
Maha, co-founder of "Joud's Butter", is leading a remarkable journey. They joined the GIL Program with RE, and with their clear vision and dedication, new opportunities have opened up.
Starting with one product, they now have 7 healthy spreads, all without sugar or preservatives. You can find their products in supermarkets, gyms, and small businesses. But Maha's journey is just beginning.
Starting with one product, they now have 7 healthy spreads, all without sugar or preservatives. You can find their products in supermarkets, gyms, and small businesses. But Maha's journey is just beginning.
GIL STARTUP
ChocoCyrine
Founder: Cyrine Jabr
Cyrine Jabr, a GIL Program graduate turned entrepreneur! She achieved a remarkable milestone, transitioning from creating her own delectable business, "ChocoCyrine," to developing her own website and logo, and effectively utilizing various digital media platforms, applying what she learned from the Digital Media Literacy Training.
Cyrine has truly shown that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
Cyrine has truly shown that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
