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Crafting Skills and Empowering Youth: Soap Making and Handicrafts in Bekaa, Lebanon

by Anera

Jan 22, 2024

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In Bekaa, Lebanon, young minds are unleashing their creativity and learning job skills through Anera’s soap making and handicrafts course.

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Fostering Peace Through Sport in Lebanon

by Anera

Jan 9, 2024

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Since 2021, Peace Through Sport has impacted 423 young people in 8 rounds, and they’ve paid it forward, positively affecting over 5,000 lives through their initiatives.

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Building Up Confidence in Lebanon’s Youth: Peace Through Sport

by Anera

Jan 5, 2024

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Anera, in collaboration with partner Around The Worlds, is fostering confidence and empowerment among young people in Lebanon through sports.

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Championing Climate Resilience: Youth-Led Initiatives in Palestine and Jordan

by Anera

Dec 8, 2023

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Young adults from Palestine and Jordan discuss the challenges their communities and countries confront in relation to climate change, along with the proactive measures they are taking to address and mitigate its impact.

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Rooftop Gardens Are Making A Big Difference for Families in Jordan

by Anera

Sep 29, 2023

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Hitteen camp and Al Hashmi Al Shamali are two communities northeast of Amman, Jordan that face chronic challenges related to food security. Anera is working with families in each community to provide a sustainable source of food amid high prices and food scarcity.

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Happy Olive Oil Day!

by Anera

Sep 29, 2023

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Happy Olive Oil Day! Olive oil production and olive trees are such a special part of Palestinian heritage. Our team member Sulieman explains more.

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Za’atar 101 with Chef Fadi Kattan

by Anera

Sep 23, 2023

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In celebration of Za’atar Day on Sept. 23, we asked our friend Chef Fadi Kattan to tell us about the many different ways za’atar can be enjoyed. A staple in Palestinian kitchens, Chef tells us some of the ways he incorporates za’atar in his dishes. Happy Za’atar Day! Curious to know how we celebrate Palestinian…

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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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