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Graduation at Nahr El Bared Vocational Training Program
December 16, 2011 | Nahr El Bared, Lebanon — Families and friends gathered today to celebrate the graduation of 66 young men and women from a 10-month vocational training program at the National Institution of Social Care and Vocational Training (NISCVT) in Nahr El Bared. With support from Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), and in…
Gaza Children Learn About Farming and Nutrition
Over 50 families in Gaza get 67.5 square meter greenhouses to grow food, earn income and teach their kids about farming and nutrition.
Cleaning Up Sewage in the Streets of Khan Younis, Gaza
Anera was able to install a wastewater network, laying nearly 5,230 linear meters of pipes, in Al-Amal Zone to connect the area to a new drainage system.
Doors Open for Young Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
In the war-torn refugee camp of Nah El Bared in Lebanon, young Palestinians are learning life-changing job skills to help them compete in a tough market.
Anera Names New Board Members
October 4, 2010 l Washington, D.C. Anera is pleased to announce the election of Ambassador Skip Gnehm as the new chair of the board. Dr Alfred Khoury of Fairfax, Virginia and attorney Judith Judd of Denver, Colorado were elected vice chairs. Mike de Graffenried of Doha, Qatar, serves as treasurer/secretary. Ambassador Gnehm is currently director…
Adding Some Green to a Grey Palestinian Refugee Camp
These roof-top gardens serve more than just greening the environment. The participants use the herbs and vegetables they grow for home cooking
Anera Signs Contract for Major Renovations at West Bank Hospital
June 14, 2011 | Bethlehem, West Bank — Anera signed a contract to begin renovating the postnatal section of the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem. The project is being implemented by Anera under the Emergency Water and Sanitation and Other Infrastructure (EWAS II) Program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The…
Help for Disabled of Sukhneh Camp, Jordan
Volunteers in Palestinian camp in Jordan help identify disabilities so special needs can be properly addressed.
Overcoming Challenges of Breastfeeding in Lebanon
Awareness sessions help new mothers in Lebanon understand the benefits of breastfeeding and how to overcome their fears about changing old habits.
Anera Helps Disabled at Madaba Camp, Jordan
May 12, 2011 | Amman, Jordan Anera is pleased to announce the launch of a project to help disabled children in Madaba Camp and the surrounding area. The year-long, three-phase program will identify cases of visual and hearing impairment and other physical disabilities and provide appropriate diagnostic and rehabilitation services. The project also includes…