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Lebanon’s Health Crisis Amid War: An Urgent Call for International Aid

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Oct 28, 2024

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Lebanon’s healthcare system is in crisis, with relentless attacks, critical supply shortages, and mass displacement impacting a quarter of the population, urgently requiring international aid.

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A Message from Gaza City After Forced Evacuation from Jabalia Camp

Oct 14, 2024

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Reports from Gaza and various media outlets describe the forced evacuation of families from North Gaza and Jabalia camp. There is growing concern that this may signal a broader effort by Israel to empty the northern half of the Gaza Strip and convert it into a restricted military zone. Areej, one of Anera’s program managers in North Gaza, provides a firsthand account of the situation, offering insight into the difficult realities she and others are facing during this critical time.

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Anera in Gaza in 2024

by Anera

Oct 7, 2024

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The Anera community’s support for Gaza has been extraordinary over the past year. Your continued support is crucial for Palestinians in Gaza.

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Supporting Lebanon’s Healthcare Sector During the War

by Anera

Sep 23, 2024

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Amid Lebanon’s escalating crisis, Anera is strengthening healthcare by equipping emergency facilities and delivering critical supplies, urging a ceasefire to protect civilians and prevent further humanitarian disaster.

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Training A New Generation of Electricians in Bekaa, Lebanon

by Anera

Sep 18, 2024

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Anera’s vocational training program in Bekaa, Lebanon, equips youth with essential electrical skills, offering hands-on courses and mentorship to prepare them for jobs in high-demand skilled trades and empower them to build a stable future.

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CARMAH: Restoring Access to Essential Medicines and Financial Dignity in Lebanon

by Anera

Aug 30, 2024

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Anera’s CARMAH project provides essential medications to vulnerable populations in Lebanon, including Syrian refugees, helping restore financial dignity and access to critical healthcare.

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

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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

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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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