Born in crisis. Built for change.
In 2020, Lebanon collapsed. We didn't wait for permission to act. We built a bridge between survival and ambition.
About LEE Experience
We turn innovative ideas into sustainable community impact.
Since 2020, The LEE Experience has stood at the intersection of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Employment Development, redefining what it means to build equitable, green, and inclusive economies in post-crisis and emerging markets across the MENA region and Africa.
Today, we operate across 10 countries, having walked alongside 38,790+ individuals—not as beneficiaries, but as co-creators of resilient, green, inclusive economies.
10
Countries
38,790+
Lives Touched
32
Projects
What Guides Us
Vision
A world where every crisis-affected community has the tools, networks, and mindset to build resilient, green, and inclusive economies.
Mission
We offer the right ecosystem for innovative entrepreneurs to create and develop startups and SMEs, fostering leadership, entrepreneurship, and employment across MENA and Africa.
Values
Integrity, inclusion, resilience, sustainability, equity, human-centered growth, and ecosystem thinking guide everything we do.
What We Offer
Our Services & Pathways
Business Incubation
End-to-end support from idea to market for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Training & Coaching
SIYB-certified training and one-on-one coaching for sustainable business growth.
Green Economy
Climate-smart programs building resilient, environmentally conscious ventures.
Market Access
Connecting entrepreneurs to local and global markets through Zowada platform.
Funding & Finance
Seed funding, grants, and financial literacy to de-risk entrepreneurial growth.
Community Building
Events, networking, and peer support connecting changemakers across MENA.
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Born in crisis. Built for change. We don't wait for permission to act—we build bridges between survival and ambition.
The LEE Experience
Our Journey
Five Years of Impact
2020
Birth in the Storm
Born in Lebanon during its perfect storm of crises. We saw brilliant minds held back by broken systems and built a bridge between humanitarian urgency and entrepreneurial ambition.
2021
Planting Roots
Established core programs in Lebanon — incubation, training, and business coaching for women and youth in crisis-affected communities.
2022
Regional Reach
Expanded to 10 countries across MENA and Africa. Launched Zowada digital accelerator. Partnered with ILO, EU, UNIFIL.
2023
Deepening Impact
Crossed 20,000 beneficiaries. Scaled SIYB-certified training. Launched community kitchens serving 24,000+ meals.
2024
Innovation & Scale
Pioneered digital learning across 6 MENA countries. Mobilized $1.06M in seed funding. 60% of green ventures thriving post-crisis.
2025
Five Years Forward
32 strategic projects implemented. 38,790+ lives touched. Operating in 10 countries. A movement, not just an organization.
Meet The Team
Local Roots. Global Vision.
Rana
Bekaa Hub Lead
“I grew up here. I know what works.”
Karim
Digital Lead
“Offline-first isn't a feature—it's respect.”
Nour
Programs Director
“We don't deliver projects. We deliver pathways.”
Ahmad
Impact & M&E Lead
“Every dollar must earn its place. We measure what matters.”
Lama
Academy Coordinator
“Skills that stick. Knowledge that transforms.”
Sara
Partnerships Manager
“No one wins alone. We connect, collaborate, and co-create.”
Our Values
Our Values in Action
SDG 10
Inclusion First
We design with those left behind—not for them.
When we designed the Zowada app, we tested it with women in Baalbek with 2G phones. If it didn't work for them, it didn't launch.
SDG 8
Resilience & Ownership
We build self-reliance, not dependency. Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job.
We don't give grants. We co-invest. Because ownership changes everything.
SDG 17
Impact Integrity
Every dollar, every hour, every word must earn its place.
We share our wins and our lessons—because transparency drives trust and trust drives impact.
SDG 1
Human-Centered Growth
People aren't 'beneficiaries'. They're protagonists.
Every program begins with listening. We design around lived realities, not theoretical frameworks.
SDG 5
Equity & Access
Barriers aren't inevitable—they're design flaws. We fix the design.
80% of our supported entrepreneurs are women. That's not a target—it's a reflection of who drives change.
SDG 13
Sustainable Innovation
We future-proof, not just patch. Green isn't a theme—it's the foundation.
60% of our green ventures still thrive post-crisis. That's not luck—it's design.
SDG 17
Ecosystem Thinking
No one wins alone. We connect, collaborate, and co-create.
We co-organize GITS to bring capital to communities, connecting local entrepreneurs with global investors.
Strategic Framework
Our Vision 2025–2030
01
Scale Impact with a Green & Gender Lens
Cultivate a $5M+ portfolio of green-focused projects. Directly support 25,000+ women with green skills, services, and climate finance.
$5M+ portfolio, 25K+ women02
Build a Robust Ecosystem for Women-Led Green Ventures
Strengthen 3,000+ women-led MSMEs in agritech, renewable energy, and circular economy.
3,000+ women-led MSMEs03
Innovate Financing for Sustainability
Scale Cash-for-Work models to de-risk green business growth. Digitize presence to attract global donors.
Digital-first financing04
Deliver Holistic, Human-Centered Support
Bundle services: incubation, climate-smart training, sustainable finance, and market access.
Bundled services modelTrusted By
Trusted By
We collaborate with leading international organizations to maximize our impact across MENA and Africa.
ILO
European Union
UNIFIL
World Food Programme
UNDP
Int'l Rescue Committee
Gov. of Canada
Gov. of Netherlands
Gov. of Norway
BMZ Germany
USAID
CAWTAR
Kvinna till Kvinna
Solidarités Int'l
Relief International
Oxfam
Action Against Hunger
Berytech
World Bank