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Anera’s Makani Project is Making a Difference for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

by Anera

Aug 20, 2024

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Anera’s Makani project is transforming lives in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. With over 9,000 beneficiaries reached, the project is making huge strides in health, hygiene, and nutrition. These sessions are changing habits, improving well-being, and making the Makani center more accessible for everyone.

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Training New Chefs in Lebanon [Video]

by Anera

Jul 26, 2024

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Anera’s trainees had an amazing experience at the Maroun Chedid Academy during a recently ended pasta-making workshop as part of our hospitality training. From mastering the perfect dough to creating delicious sauces, they refined their culinary skills and prepared for exciting careers ahead. Through Anera’s Youth Employment in Beirut and Mount Lebanon program, in partnership…

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Reporting from a Convoy in Gaza [VIDEO]

Jul 5, 2024

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Join me on my journey in an Anera truck convoy in Gaza. The mission begins at the Kerem Shalom crossing and goes to the Emirati field hospital in Rafah. Thankfully this convoy, consisting of diesel and food trucks, safely reaches the hospital. But it’s not always that way. Each trip is nerve-wracking and unpredictable. This…

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Construction and Epoxy Courses for Students in Lebanon

by Anera

Jul 3, 2024

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Anera, in partnership with UNICEF, offers construction and epoxy courses in Lebanon, providing students with the skills needed for immediate employment in a high-demand job sector.

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Training New Special Educators in North Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 25, 2024

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In North Lebanon, Anera, in partnership with UNICEF, is training new educators in special education for children.

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Internal Displacement in Lebanon, Short Documentary

by Anera

Jun 24, 2024

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More than 100,000 people are internally displaced in Lebanon. One of the displaced persons is retired Lebanese Professor Khalil, who speaks to the pain of a life of forced displacement.

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Solar Systems for 4 Medical Centers in Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 11, 2024

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Anera’s project, supported by Direct Relief, installs solar panel systems in four medical centers across Lebanon.

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Empowering Youth in Lebanon Through Education – Anera & UNICEF

by Anera

Jun 11, 2024

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In partnership with UNICEF, Anera offers young people in Lebanon educational opportunities in basic numeracy and literacy, job skills training, and vocational education.

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Anera is Training Special Educators for Children in Lebanon

by Anera

May 22, 2024

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As part of our vocational education program in Lebanon, Anera trains young people as special education assistants to work in classrooms across the country.

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Empowering Lebanon’s Youth: Making a Difference through Volunteerism

by Anera

May 14, 2024

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Recognizing the transformative impact of youth engagement, Anera hosts events across Lebanon to recruit volunteers for community projects and promote grassroots organizing as part of our Nahno Volunteers project.

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