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Anera’s Winterization Efforts Bring Warmth to Lebanon’s Displaced

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Dec 13, 2024

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Anera’s winterization efforts in Lebanon are providing warmth and hope to displaced families through clothing kits, sleeping bags and community support.

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Palestinian Teachers’ Day

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Dec 13, 2024

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Palestine observes Teachers’ Day every year on December 14 to honor the crucial role of teachers in Palestinian society. Palestinian Teachers’ Day 2024 This year we speak with Lama, a teacher in one of Anera’s temporary learning spaces providing education in the midst of the war in Gaza. Many teachers in Gaza, displaced themselves, are…

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Computer Education in Jordan: Thaki is supporting the Future of Palestinian Youth

Nov 1, 2024

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Anna is an intern with Anera in Jordan. Over the past month, I traveled to the Baqa’a and Souf refugee camps, north of Amman, to support the Education and Digital Literacy program, a digital education initiative to help vulnerable young people develop the skills they need to succeed in modern society.  It was an honor…

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Youths Play a Big Part in Anera’s Humanitarian Response in Lebanon

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Oct 28, 2024

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The economy in Lebanon has been catastrophically bad since 2019. Unemployment is rife and brain drain a major problem. Now the country is in a full-blown war with Israel, which has displaced almost a quarter of the population. In the midst of it all, Anera – with support from UNICEF and KfW – is training…

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Food and Crafts Courses Open Financial Opportunities in Lebanon

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Sep 12, 2024

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With the support of UNICEF, students of two different courses – the baharat (spice blend) cooking course and decoration materials course – celebrate their graduation and readiness for the job market. In the baharat and decoration courses at the Culture and Sciences Institution, 40 young people learned life skills, vocational skills, financial skills, agro-food production,…

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Providing Medical Aid to Lebanon with Support from International Health Partners

by Anera

Aug 27, 2024

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With support from International Health Partners, we’ve provided a number of medications to 58 health centers across Lebanon, including eight in South Lebanon. The medical aid donation included heart medications, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and more. These medical donations save lives, alleviate patients’ suffering and restore hope to society. Thanks to the continuous support of…

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Anera’s Non-communicable Disease Clinics in Gaza

by Anera

Jul 26, 2024

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NCD Clinics flag hypertension and diabetes, allowing patients to receive the chronic disease medication they need.

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Anera’s Healthcare and Medical Aid Efforts in Gaza Amid War

by Anera

Jul 9, 2024

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Since the start of the Gaza war, Anera has provided essential medical supplies, mobile clinics, mental health support, and nutritional aid. Supported by numerous donors, our efforts are vital for sustaining healthcare services.

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Empowering Mothers and Children Through Mental Health

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Jun 17, 2024

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In Lebanon, mental health is a pressing issue exacerbated by the country’s ongoing war in addition to the economic and social challenges. This struggle is felt mostly by mothers and children, who often bear the brunt of the crisis in silence. To address this, Anera, in partnership with Embrace, organized an event aimed at promoting…

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Rooftop Gardens Program in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan

by Anera

Jun 15, 2024

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Anera’s rooftop gardening program across Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan epitomizes a holistic approach to development by emphasizing sustainability, optimizing resources, and empowering communities/families.

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