apricot

Apricot International is a non-profit sourcing firm and Employer of Record that connects mission-driven companies with full-time remote talent from underserved and displaced communities across the MENA region. It places professionals, particularly Palestinian, Yemeni and Lebanese candidates facing barriers to employment, with startups, founders and mission-driven firms worldwide, and acts as Employer of Record to make such hires compliant.

The organisation offers three services: talent sourcing and placement for full-time remote roles; Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements covering the employment relationship for MENA-based hires; and an end-to-end candidate support programme comprising interview training, onboarding, communication coaching and ongoing mentorship, intended to support successful placements and long-term retention. The firm reports $1m invested in Palestinian excellence.

Apricot operates across the MENA region, with placements made remotely for companies globally. Its working culture reflects its non-profit status and mission to expand economic opportunity for displaced talent; many team members come from displaced communities. The organisation cites fairness, speed, resilience, innovation and dedication among its values, and describes its approach as combining social impact with world-class talent.