Opportunity in war-torn Libya: The food delivery app empowering women

Photos: War-torn Libya's answer to Deliveroo
Fatima Nasser set up the food delivery app Yummy while studying English translation studies at the University of Sabha, Libya. "Running a business and studying and trying to graduate, it's quite stressful sometimes," she says.
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Photos: War-torn Libya's answer to Deliveroo
Nasser founded Yummy alongside Aziza Adam. As winners of the Enjazi Startup competition, they traveled to London -- where they took this selfie -- to visit companies, startup centers, and to meet experts in the field. It was the first time Nasser had traveled outside of the Middle East.
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Photos: War-torn Libya's answer to Deliveroo
Yummy delivers homemade food, cooked from the comfort of women's own kitchens. This way, it helps women find work in a society where women working is not the norm. These chocolate-covered dates are available to order on the Yummy app.
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Photos: War-torn Libya's answer to Deliveroo
Libya's currency crisis during the civil war meant that men could no longer support their families on a single salary. Women were desperate to find an alternative income, while in the safety of their own homes -- so a trend for home-cooking began. This photograph shows a selection of popular appetizers.
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Photos: War-torn Libya's answer to Deliveroo
Yummy gives women a platform to expand their business. It provides marketing, photo shoots, delivery, and helps them reach new customers. Above, is a chicken tart available to order.
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