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Rehabilitating Homes and Providing Relief from Flooding to Families in Gaza

by Anera

Sep 19, 2023

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With funding from Helping Hand for Relief and Development, Anera has rehabilitated 12 homes to make them more resilient against flooding and more habitable in a variety of ways.

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Anera President Visits Akkar, Lebanon

by Anera

Sep 15, 2023

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This week, Sean Carroll, Anera’s president and chief executive officer, visited sites across Lebanon where Anera works. Here he reports from two locations in Akkar, in the northern part of the country. From the Ritaj El Hayat Medical Center In the early 2020s, Anera launched a multi-year program to deliver medicines for patients suffering from…

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Meet Rawan, A Personal Trainer Breaking Down Stereotypes in Lebanon

by Anera

Sep 12, 2023

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Rawan hopes to fulfill her many dreams with the knowledge and training she received in Anera’s personal trainer course.

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Rehabilitating Homes for 100 Vulnerable Families in Gaza

by Anera

Sep 5, 2023

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With funding from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Anera is renovating substandard shelters, whether fully or partially, to to aid 100 vulnerable families in Gaza. Our goal is to address their basic shelter needs and enhance the living conditions of those in need. Anera is actively rehabilitating family homes in…

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New Wheelchairs A Making A Difference in Gaza

by Anera

Aug 28, 2023

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For Adham who’s struggled with a worn-out wheelchair for two years, the arrival of a new wheelchair brings him immense relief. These wheelchairs are opening a world of possibilities to individuals and families in Gaza.

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Supporting Small Farms and Farmers in North Lebanon

by Anera

Aug 22, 2023

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In Akkar, Lebanon, Anera is supporting 20 male and female farmers in establishing agricultural greenhouses.

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Training A New Generation of Car Mechanics in Lebanon

by Anera

Aug 22, 2023

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Auto repair and car mechanics is a growing industry in Lebanon amid the economic crisis. Anera, with the support of UNICEF, is providing auto mechanic training to young people as a career path. Students are trained at CIS, a local partner that specializes in vocational education.

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Emergency Food for Families in Bekaa, Lebanon

by Anera

Aug 22, 2023

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Food security continues to be a huge challenge for many across Lebanon. With rising costs and food scarcity due to the country-wide economic crisis, immediate food relief is unfortunately sometimes needed. Anera and World Food Program recently distributed food parcels to families in Lebanon’s Bekaa region.

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Building A Better Lebanon with Our Hands – World Youth Skills Day 2023

by Anera

Jul 10, 2023

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Anera’s collective efforts over the years have pushed back against the harsh realities in Lebanon by working to provide a sense of structure and normalcy for youth. We have brought many thousands of young people back into classrooms and have trained them in employable skills. Ultimately, improving their lives, enriching their communities and building a better future for coming generations.

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Keeping Nurses in Lebanon Safe While They Save Lives

by Anera

Jul 6, 2023

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Anera recently distributed protective gowns used in chemotherapy preparation to nurses working in Lebanese public hospitals.

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