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Rebuilding Homes After the Beirut Blast in Lebanon

by Anera

Nov 2, 2022

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The explosion at the Port of Beirut damaged over 62,000 buildings. We are able to rebuild homes and buildings that were damaged.

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Meat Distribution in Palestine and Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 17, 2022

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Many families throughout Palestine and Lebanon suffer from food insecurity. Grocery items, such as meat, are often considered a luxury. With Islamic Relief USA, we can provide families with nutrients and fight hunger.

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Providing Job Opportunities and Personal Growth for Youth in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 6, 2022

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UNICEF and Anera’s collective efforts over the years in Lebanon have pushed back against the harsh realities by working to provide a sense of structure and normalcy under very unusual situations. We’ve been able to deliver programs that open doors and protect the rights of tens of thousands of children and adolescents.

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Restoring Hope Amid Crisis: Responses to the Economic Collapse in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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Three staff from Anera’s Lebanon team and members of the National Council on US-Arab Relations host a conversation on the current state of affairs in Lebanon and how Anera is filling the gaps in social services. This October marks the three-year anniversary of large-scale protests and political unrest in Lebanon. During this time, Lebanon has…

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Anera Honors the Kalbian Family

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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At Anera’s Annual Gala in Washington, DC on September 30, 2022, Anera proudly honored the Kalbian family. Vicken, Ada, Haig, Maral and Aline have generously given their time and finances in support of Anera’s work for many decades. Vicken served as the chair of Anera’s medical committee for 31 years and was pivotal in professionalizing…

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Healthy Environments & Sustainable Livelihoods

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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Anera’s community of donors and supporters are helping families in the Middle East build sustainable livelihoods while also protecting and cleaning up their land.

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Carrying Palestine in Their Hearts Always

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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Abed and Husniyeh lived a full life away from Palestine, their home land. When they passed away, they wanted their life savings to serve Palestinians.

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Thank You for Making Our Gala a Success!

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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To everyone who joined us in Washington DC for our first in-person gala in three years and to everyone else who donated online, thank you! Thanks for helping us exceed our fundraising goals, and for being part of the Anera family. Together, we help hope find a way – always. The room was packed with…

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The Widening Crackdown on Palestinians in the Occupied Territories and its Humanitarian and Political Implications

by Anera

Sep 29, 2022

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Recent weeks saw a major uptick in violence across the Occupied Palestinian Territories. What is behind the latest crackdown in the West Bank, and how does it relate to events in Gaza and Jerusalem? What impact is the escalating violence having on the lives of ordinary Palestinians in the occupied territories? To shed light on…

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Farming Helps Build Peaceful Lives In Lebanon

by Anera

Sep 21, 2022

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Farming fosters peaceful communities. In Lebanon, we equip people across the region with the tools they need to fight food insecurity.

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