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100 Women: Syrian mother employing refugees in Lebanon

A Syrian refugee has opened up a kitchen in Lebanon employing other women who have fled their home country.

Oum Ali, who has six children, describes how the business idea flourished after she started out by cooking for friends where she lives.

The BBC's 100 Women season runs online, on BBC World News TV and on BBC World Service radio from 27-29 October.

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  • 27 Oct 2014
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