Empowering women in agriculture

Meet Soumaya, a remarkable woman from the Bekaa Valley who has been an integral part of Al Khayrat, an agri-food company specializing in pickles.

Watch the video where Soumaya shares her journey from early marriage to her dedication to becoming an accomplished business woman. She tells us about her experience with the Lebanon Export Academy, which empowered her with the knowledge to expand her business’s market reach and expand to international markets. Her story is a testament to determination and the pursuit of dreams, inspiring women everywhere to follow their ambitions.


This documentary was developed for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as part of the Productive Sectors Development Programme (PSDP).