Support These Small Businesses And Dikkenehs In Lebanon

The worsening economic conditions and month long lockdown have been difficult for everyone, but we tend to forget the small businesses that were forced to close their doors, unable to make a living from their only source of income as most do not have delivery services.

Please visit your neighborhood dikkene or business, and show them some love if you are able – here are a few we found online.

Photos courtesy of the talented @plus961 on Instagram!

Please note that all the dikkenehs will be open, while the small businesses should be open in two weeks.

This cute little bakery is located near Al Saydeh Hospital in Antelias and has been run by Francois Lebnen since 1962:



88-year-old Jamil Ghanem has been running his mini-market since 1982, located in Baabdat, Mount Lebanon:



Abou Elias has a pottery business on El Mina Boulevard in Tripoli. As one of the oldest and last craftsmen specialized in pottery in North Lebanon, Abou Elias’s devotion to his craft is wonderful:



Located in Ashrafieh, Em Nehmen has been running this cute little shop since 1982, and her husband opened it during the 50s!



Mahallat Darwish Al Ashkar is located in Beit Chabab in Mount Lebanon:



Also, Beit El Baraka has started an initiative where they have opened a free supermarket that is based on a points system! Donations can allow this initiative to provide for the most vulnerable in Lebanon due to the current economic situation.

Ya Habibi Market is selling goods for charity, including this beautiful product inspired by Jamil Ghanem and his cute shop in Baabdat:



Enjoy!