Impact isn't a report. It's a ripple.
From the ashes of crisis, we've grown a movement. 32 strategic projects. 38,790+ lives touched. Here's how.
Our Numbers Speak
Real, Measurable Impact
Startups incubated, MSMEs accelerated, and green ventures launched
0+
Startups Incubated
0+
MSMEs Accelerated
$0M+
Portfolio Total
0+
Feasibility Studies
0%
Green Ventures Thriving
0+
Green Jobs Created
Stories from the Field
Real Case Studies
Tangible impact in communities' lives — through real projects that changed thousands of lives.
35+
Women Employed
$12K
Monthly Revenue
8
Products Launched
Social & Solidarity Economy Project
Akroum Dairy
A community-driven dairy cooperative in northern Lebanon that transformed local livelihoods through sustainable agriculture and women-led production. With LEE's incubation support, Akroum Dairy scaled from a small village initiative to a registered cooperative serving regional markets.
Key Outcomes
Registered cooperative with 35+ women members
Consistent monthly revenue exceeding $12,000
8 dairy products launched in local and regional markets
Model replicated in 2 neighboring communities
50+
Women Producers
15
Product Lines
4
Markets Reached
Women-Led Food Heritage Enterprise
Mounet Setti
Preserving Lebanese culinary heritage through women-led artisanal food production. Mounet Setti connects rural women producers with urban and international markets, turning traditional preservation techniques into a sustainable livelihood model.
Key Outcomes
50+ rural women earning steady income from traditional recipes
15 artisanal product lines with branded packaging
Expanded to 4 markets including export channels
Featured in national media as a model social enterprise
Our Geographic Reach
Across MENA & Africa
36 programs across 10 countries — from Beirut to Nairobi.
LEE Presence
Selected
Lebanon
Headquarters — 18 programs across all pillars
18
Programs
22,000+
Beneficiaries
All Countries (10)
Our Journey
6 Years of Impact
Key milestones in our journey
2020
1
Project launched
2021
5
Programs running
2022
10
Countries reached
2023
20K+
Beneficiaries crossed
2024
$3M+
Portfolio total
2025
38,790+
Lives touched
Real Stories
Impact Stories
Behind every number, a person
"Numbers don't change the world. People do."
Rawya Al Tarras
Participant
“This training helped me discover my potential and gave me the confidence to take the first real steps toward building my professional portfolio.”
Bahia Jaber
Bakery Business Owner
“The Nawara Program gave me the skills, confidence and support I needed to establish and grow my bakery business.”
Stephan El Mur
Founder, Alchemist
“The PSDP program gave me the structure and mentorship I needed to transform Alchemist from a concept into a thriving business. The hands-on support and market access were invaluable.”
What We Learned
Lessons, Not Just Wins
What we've learned (so you don't have to)
Adaptability beats perfection
Our pivot to digital during lockdown wasn't planned—it was necessary. And it became our strongest asset.
Local staff aren't 'implementers'—they're the strategy
The best ideas don't come from headquarters. They come from the field, where reality meets ambition.
Green isn't a sector—it's a lens
We stopped asking 'Is this a green project?' and started asking 'How does this build climate resilience?' Here's what changed.
Our Resources
Resources & Downloads
Reports, factsheets, and research methodologies
Impact Methodology Brief
How we measure what matters—our framework for tracking lasting change.
Download PDFProject Factsheets
One-page snapshots of every active project, filterable by country and pillar.
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