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Anera: A Locally-Rooted International NGO

by Anera

Feb 6, 2023

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Though Anera was founded in the United States in 1968, it has always been firmly grounded in the Middle East. So, while Anera is technically an international nonprofit, it feels like a local community-based organization on the ground in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Here’s why… Staff is local All of Anera’s staff in Palestine, Lebanon…

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Youth Functional Skills Courses in Lebanon

by Anera

Jan 24, 2023

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IT, English literacy and financial literacy are at the heart of our youth functional skills courses in Lebanon. Take a walk with our education project manager, Maria, to meet the students and learn more! This project is generously supported by UNICEF.

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International Day of Education

by Anera

Jan 24, 2023

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A Brief History of the International Day of Education On Dec. 3, 2018, the United Nations proclaimed Jan. 24 as the International Day of Education. This day celebrates education’s vital role in cultivating peace and development throughout nations. The International Day of Education, also called International Education Day, supports inclusive, equitable and quality education for…

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Spanish Journalist Fulfills Her Dream with Anera

by Anera

Jan 20, 2023

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In search for a NGO in the Middle East, Angela Rodriguez, visual journalist, discovered Anera. Now, she serves as an ambassador.

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Applying Skills and Encouraging Volunteerism in Lebanon

by Anera

Jan 5, 2023

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Anera’s Nahno Volunteeer Project creates connections between youth and organizations for their mutual benefit and to bring about social change. Nahno representatives just attended the Beirut Capital Arab Youth Convention, organized to encourage volunteerism in Lebanon. This project is in collaboration with UNICEF and Live Love.

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Providing Artificial Limbs to the Palestinian Disability Forum in South Lebanon

by Anera

Jan 4, 2023

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In partnership with Anera, the PDF Center provides physical rehabilitation and other services in the center and through house visits to disabled Palestinians living within the camps.

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Thank You!

by Anera

Jan 3, 2023

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Thank you to Anera’s amazing community who came together to meet our year-end fundraising match. In fact, we surpassed our goal! The match was for $100,000 and at midnight on December 31, we got to $232,000 and counting. With these funds, Anera will install rooftop gardens, deliver vital medicines, give people access to water, teach…

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A Look at Our Rooftop Garden Project That Combats Food Insecurity

by Anera

Dec 22, 2022

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To combat food insecurity, we equip refugees and vulnerable communities throughout Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan with rooftop gardens.

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Anera CEO Sean Carroll Reports from Gaza

by Anera

Dec 20, 2022

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Anera President and CEO Sean Carroll visited Gaza this December. These are his reports from three different types of projects that give people access to clean water for irrigation, sewage systems in their homes and cultural growth opportunities. From a Desalination Unit in Rafah This is Sean’s report from a reverse osmosis system Anera installed…

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Getting Diabetes Medicines to Patients in Gaza

by Anera

Dec 19, 2022

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Anera continues to support Gaza’s health sector to help doctors and clinics surmount the challenges. The latest arrival of medicines will serve more than 3,400 diabetes patients.

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