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Cleaning Up A River in Nahr Ibrahim, Lebanon – Nahno Volunteers

by Anera

February 4, 2024

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In Nahr Ibrahim, Lebanon a group of volunteers are cleaning up a river and renovating a cargo container – damaged in the 2020 Beirut Port blast. Initiatives like these are just some of the ways our staff is working with Lebanon’s youth to improve their country. This initiative is supported by UNICEF.

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