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Training Young People in Lebanon to Become Chefs

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Apr 27, 2023

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In collaboration with the Makhzoumi Foundation, Anera is training assistant chefs as part of our vocational education program in Lebanon

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Training Teaching Assistants for Special Needs Children in Lebanon

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Apr 25, 2023

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Anera is providing teaching assistant training to young adults in Lebanon for special needs children.

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Thank you for serving hope this Ramadan!

Apr 21, 2023

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Thank you to everyone who gave generously. Here’s a quick look at the impact of your contributions this Ramadan. I am beyond grateful for you and the Anera community. This year, our Ramadan food assistance program provided hot meals, food vouchers and food parcels to over 10,000 families across Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. And for…

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Becoming a Personal Trainer in Lebanon and Finding Employment

by Anera

Apr 19, 2023

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Anera in Lebanon is educating young people on becoming personal training assistants in order to find employment in a growing job field.

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Serve Hope | Join an Anera Iftar in Support of Families in the Middle East

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Apr 7, 2023

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Join Anera in-person at one of our interfaith Ramadan iftars in Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, April 11. These are wonderful opportunities for our local communities to come together and support the most vulnerable while enjoying great food and great company. Funds raised go to sending food aid to families…

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A Timeline of Crises in Palestine

by Anera

Apr 5, 2023

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The last year has witnessed the worst violence in the West Bank in two decades. In February 2022, Israel assassinated three Palestinians affiliated with Fatah’s armed groups in Nablus, launching an ongoing military campaign against Palestinian militants and returning to a policy of targeted killing in the West Bank for the first time in years….

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Building Resilient Communities: The Nexus of Development and Relief

Apr 3, 2023

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In today’s world, the nexus of development and relief has become a critical area of focus. In recognizing that humanitarian response and long-term development efforts are interconnected, it becomes apparent that a coordinated approach is necessary to effectively address the needs of vulnerable populations. Our partner, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…

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Getting Medicines to Patients and Healthcare Centers in Lebanon Amid Economic Crisis

by Anera

Mar 23, 2023

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Anera distributes essential medications for chronic diseases to more than fifty medical centers across Lebanon as part of our CARMAH program.

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Women Can — And Have!

Mar 17, 2023

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The vision for Women Can began in 2019 when our staff in Palestine saw a unique opportunity to support and mentor women with entrepreneurial vision. The project began in the West Bank and expanded to Gaza in its third year and has supported women in Nablus, Qalqilya, Ramallah, Salfit, Jenin, Tulkarem, and central Gaza. The…

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Breast Cancer Under Occupation: a Personal Perspective

Mar 16, 2023

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Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women around the world. In fact, one in every eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. For women living in conflict zones, including the West Bank and Gaza, breast cancer can be particularly scary. When I first learned about the high breast cancer death…

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