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Women Can Do Anything! Empowering Women in Palestine

by Anera

Mar 14, 2023

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Here are some success stories from our women’s empowerment program named Women Can.

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The Unique Health Challenges Women Face in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan

Mar 6, 2023

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Maternal, breast and reproductive health are just some of the top priorities to ensure women live a quality life. Yet, marginalized communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan have trouble accessing the quality care they need. Women’s health can easily fall by the wayside when medications and clinics are expensive or inaccessible, which can lead to…

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Peace Through Sports in Lebanon

by Anera

Feb 23, 2023

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“Peace through Sport,” is a 24-month virtual exchange program uniting youth in Lebanon and the US to promote social cohesion and foster civic engagement through the lens of sports.

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Training Dental Assistants in Lebanon

by Anera

Feb 21, 2023

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20 students in Lebanon recently graduated from Anera’s vocational training course for dental assistants, equipping them with the skills necessary for employment. We partnered with Soft Dental Clinic for the hands-on experience portion of the training.

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Faith-based Charitable Giving to the Middle East

by Anera

Feb 20, 2023

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Many religious faiths around the world emphasize the value of charitable giving. Charity has been a central pillar of many religions for thousands of years, encouraging followers to give to those in need whenever possible. While the reasoning and origin may vary between religions, similarities for the basis of charitable giving can be seen across…

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Send Relief Shipments to Syria

by Anera

Feb 16, 2023

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The catastrophe of last week’s 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes have shockingly taken the lives of more than 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria. The destruction has also displaced millions, many of whom had already been uprooted from their homes over the last decade by ongoing violence. While aid is flowing into Turkey, sending relief…

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What’s Your Love Language? Hawazim’s is Baking.

by Anera

Feb 13, 2023

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Hawazim’s love language is baking. The mother of five is based in the village of Sarta, south of Nablus in Palestine. Because of the Anera community’s support, Hawazim is one of 346 women who have taken part in Women Can. Like Hawazim, these women are now able to turn their love and passion into real resources for their communities, all while earning an income for their families.

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Responding to the Earthquake

by Anera

Feb 7, 2023

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In the wake of a major disaster, many of us feel immediately compelled to help in any way we can. And we absolutely should support the earthquake response efforts in Syria, Turkey and neighboring countries. However, we also know from past experiences that the outpouring of humanitarian response to major calamities can sometimes outstrip both…

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Anera: A Locally-Rooted International NGO

by Anera

Feb 6, 2023

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Though Anera was founded in the United States in 1968, it has always been firmly grounded in the Middle East. So, while Anera is technically an international nonprofit, it feels like a local community-based organization on the ground in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Here’s why… Staff is local All of Anera’s staff in Palestine, Lebanon…

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Youth Functional Skills Courses in Lebanon

by Anera

Jan 24, 2023

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IT, English literacy and financial literacy are at the heart of our youth functional skills courses in Lebanon. Take a walk with our education project manager, Maria, to meet the students and learn more! This project is generously supported by UNICEF.

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