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Championing Women in Business Leadership Report

Learn how Jusoor’s CWIBL program strengthened leadership, expanded networks, and boosted investment readiness for women-led startups across MENA.

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Abstract

Championing Women in Business Leadership showcases Jusoor’s targeted efforts to empower women entrepreneurs across the MENA region. Focused on strengthening leadership, strategic thinking, and financial literacy, the initiative supported women-led startups with leadership training, expert consultations, pre-seed grants, and networking opportunities. The findings highlight significant improvements in leadership capabilities, investment readiness, and the sustainable growth of women-founded startups, contributing to greater economic inclusion and bridging gender gaps in business leadership.

Publishing Date: April 2025
Language: English
Authors: Maher Ghalyoun, Jood Zaidalkilani
Project Credits:
Project Design, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis and Management: HoE Ziena Abu-Dalbouh

Project Coordination: ENT Junior Coordinator Muayad Khamis and ENT Projects Coordinator Majd Shams
Commissioned by: Jusoor
Citation: Jusoor MEAL Department. Championing Women in Business Leadership: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in MENA. April 2025. Jusoor. Available at: https://www.jusoor.ngo
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41.8%

improvement was recorded in leadership skills across participants by the end of the program

$10,000

pre-seed grants were awarded to each startup, funding 19 new job contracts

13.71%

increase was achieved in Investment Readiness Scores among participating startups

32

hours of leadership training sessions were delivered with a participant satisfaction score of 9.37/10

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About Jusoor

Jusoor, which means "bridges" in Arabic, is an international NGO with the mission of “Maximizing the potential of Syrian youth through education”.

Founded in 2011 by Syrian Diaspora in the private sector, Jusoor is a unique model of humanitarian intervention known for its innovative approach, dynamic and continuously improving programs, high-velocity execution, and the strength of its global partnerships. We believe in lean impact, and hold ourselves accountable for being nimble and responsive to the realities of Syrian children and youth on the ground and in the diaspora.

Jusoor is a non-political, non-religious non profit organization and is globally registered as a US 501c3 in the US, and a charitable organization in Canada, the United Kingdom, Jordan and Lebanon.

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