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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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Lakkis Restaurant Employs Anera Hospitality Grads

by Anera

Jul 6, 2023

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Students who graduated from Anera’s hospitality job skill courses in Lebanon landed jobs at Lakkis Restaurant in three locations across the country. This film comes from the restaurant that is located in the Bekaa Valley.

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Rooftop Gardens Make A Huge Difference for Communities in South Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 21, 2023

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Amid the bustle of Lebanon’s urban landscape, where towering buildings and noisy streets dominate the scenery, a revolution has quietly been taking root. High above the chaos, rooftops are transforming — turning into vibrant gardens that not only captivate the eye but also hold the promise of a greener, more sustainable future.

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Anera at Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria

by Anera

Jun 16, 2023

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Saddam Sayyaleh, our regional lead for development, is in Brussels, Belgium this week representing Anera at the European Union’s 7th Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.

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Farming is Growing in North Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 13, 2023

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Our agriculture courses in Lebanon are designed to ensure participants have every opportunity to find work at farms and nurseries.

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Educating a New Generation of Nurses in South Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 6, 2023

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Nursing is a profession in high demand right now in Lebanon. Because of the economic crisis, Lebanon’s health sector has been collapsing. That is why Anera supports Lebanon with medicine and medical deliveries as well as the training of nurses and medical staff.

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A New Preschool in As Sammu, Palestine

by Anera

Jun 5, 2023

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In May 2023, Anera and Palestine’s Ministry of Education were proud to inaugurate a new preschool in the West Bank Palestinian village of As Sammu, located near Hebron.

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Teaching Basic Math and Literacy in South Lebanon

by Anera

May 22, 2023

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For these young people in Lebanon, having the tools to succeed can help them realize their dreams. Watch and learn more about what they hope to accomplish.

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