Women Support systems as a way to overcome Libyan Regional divide

A touching story between two Libyan women, One in Tripoli and the other in Benghazi

Project Silphium
Jul 20, 2017 · 2 min read

If you have the opportunity to help someone else, I hope you take it, especially if it’s a woman. Our society is already difficult enough and life for women, in particular, is filled with hardships. If you can help a fellow Libyan woman and support her with what she needs, Please do it.

It’s important for Women to help women in our country.

I met Sawsan Bashir through Twitter. She is a talented artist that uses her talent to draw beautiful art on Journals and sells them.

She had excellent marketing in Benghazi but she still couldn’t sell her work here due to not having anyone on the ground.

I offered to help her solve this issue. I asked her to take orders from Benghazi and I would take care of her customers. They could pick up their packages from me and then I could forward her the money.

The story is simple, easy and didn’t require any effort on my part.

I wanted to share the story because it could be an inspiration for any one who wanted to support someone else, we as women need to stand by each other and be supportive towards one another.

Written by @nouraeljerbi

Translated by @projectsilphium

Project Silphium

Project Silphium is a platform that allows Libyan women to connect and network in a safe interactive online space.

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Project Silphium

Project Silphium is a platform that allows Libyan women to connect and network in a safe interactive online space.

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