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Construction and Epoxy Courses for Students in Lebanon

by Anera

Jul 3, 2024

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Anera, in partnership with UNICEF, offers construction and epoxy courses in Lebanon, providing students with the skills needed for immediate employment in a high-demand job sector.

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Sean Carroll’s Remarks on Acceptance of InterAction’s Julia Vadala Taft Outstanding Leadership Award

Jul 2, 2024

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I am humbled. To be given an award named after and honoring Julia Vadala Taft, a towering lighthouse of humanity and leadership, is a huge honor. As it is to follow in the steps of several in this room who received it before me. And also to know that I am fortunate to be among…

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Overcoming the Struggle to Delivering Aid in Gaza

by Anera

Jun 28, 2024

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Despite the scope of the needs – most of Gaza’s population is hungry, homeless and vulnerable to illnesses – there is not nearly enough aid getting into and around Gaza. Anera, UN entities and other international and local non-governmental organizations are continually coordinating a steady stream of humanitarian aid going into and being distributed inside…

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Palestine Situation Report | June 2024

by Anera

Jun 27, 2024

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Almost nine months after October 7, Gaza and the West Bank continue to face violence from invasions and attacks on healthcare and nutrition.

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Amal Recalls a Dreadful Night in Gaza

by Anera

Jun 27, 2024

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Amal’s story is just like many others in Gaza who struggle with displacement and lack the basic necessities to survive.

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Training New Special Educators in North Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 25, 2024

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In North Lebanon, Anera, in partnership with UNICEF, is training new educators in special education for children.

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Internal Displacement in Lebanon, Short Documentary

by Anera

Jun 24, 2024

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More than 100,000 people are internally displaced in Lebanon. One of the displaced persons is retired Lebanese Professor Khalil, who speaks to the pain of a life of forced displacement.

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World Refugee Day

by Anera

Jun 20, 2024

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What Is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day 2024 For Palestinian refugees in Gaza, displacement and violence under occupation causes significant emotional distress. This has gone on for generations. Palestinians deserve to live with dignity and without fear. It can start with a ceasefire. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anera (@aneraorg)…

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Empowering Mothers and Children Through Mental Health

by Anera

Jun 17, 2024

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In Lebanon, mental health is a pressing issue exacerbated by the country’s ongoing war in addition to the economic and social challenges. This struggle is felt mostly by mothers and children, who often bear the brunt of the crisis in silence. To address this, Anera, in partnership with Embrace, organized an event aimed at promoting…

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Rooftop Gardens Program in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan

by Anera

Jun 15, 2024

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Anera’s rooftop gardening program across Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan epitomizes a holistic approach to development by emphasizing sustainability, optimizing resources, and empowering communities/families.

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