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Hand Crank Lights Illuminate During Hard Times in Lebanon

by Anera

June 15, 2022

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Anera field coordinator Manal Al Romoh shares a moment with a family making use of one of the hand crank lights generously donated by U-Light and distributed by Anera to a few of the many families now unable to access electricity in Lebanon. These emergency lights ensure that families can safely navigate their homes at night and still have illumination to read and study.

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