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World Youth Skills Day 2023

by Anera

Jul 11, 2023

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July 15 is World Youth Skills Day, a day observed by the United Nations to celebrate the creativity and resilience of youth, and to recognize the importance of giving young people training and skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Building A Better Lebanon with Our Hands Anera’s collective efforts over the years have pushed back against…

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Building A Better Lebanon with Our Hands – World Youth Skills Day 2023

by Anera

Jul 10, 2023

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Anera’s collective efforts over the years have pushed back against the harsh realities in Lebanon by working to provide a sense of structure and normalcy for youth. We have brought many thousands of young people back into classrooms and have trained them in employable skills. Ultimately, improving their lives, enriching their communities and building a better future for coming generations.

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Qurbani (AKA Udhiya) in Gaza

by Anera

Jul 10, 2023

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At the end of June 2023, Anera made qurbani distributions (otherwise widely known as udhiya in the Middle East) in Gaza, thanks to generous grants from two long-time funders. We reached 16,345 families in every Gaza governorate. Most families received two kilograms of meat, but 900 of the larger families in Gaza received four kilograms….

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Keeping Nurses in Lebanon Safe While They Save Lives

by Anera

Jul 6, 2023

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Anera recently distributed protective gowns used in chemotherapy preparation to nurses working in Lebanese public hospitals.

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Lakkis Restaurant Employs Anera Hospitality Grads

by Anera

Jul 6, 2023

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Students who graduated from Anera’s hospitality job skill courses in Lebanon landed jobs at Lakkis Restaurant in three locations across the country. This film comes from the restaurant that is located in the Bekaa Valley.

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Give to Help Palestine

Jul 5, 2023

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Just hours after the joyous celebrations of Eid Al-Adha began to subside, a new round of violence gripped Jenin. While ongoing escalations of violence have become concerningly common across Palestine, this latest round of destruction, with even more intensity than the fires that scorched the village of Huwara earlier this year, seems to portend spreading…

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Shadowing Anera

Jun 28, 2023

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“I learned many things during my weeks at Anera, but I found the organization’s systems and strategies for fundraising particularly interesting.”

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Beloved Gaza from Colorado!

Jun 28, 2023

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Though distance separates us, my heart holds.Flakes of snow. …Flames of smokeMy hands, frozen of winter’s coldMy heart, ablaze with a fire untoldIn this paradox, stories have yet to unfold.Your resounding sound eclipsed my own.My sound becomes barely known.Embracing my paradox, I’ll weave my tale.Stitching together the unfinished trail.Let the threads of my tale be…

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Rooftop Gardens Make A Huge Difference for Communities in South Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 21, 2023

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Amid the bustle of Lebanon’s urban landscape, where towering buildings and noisy streets dominate the scenery, a revolution has quietly been taking root. High above the chaos, rooftops are transforming — turning into vibrant gardens that not only captivate the eye but also hold the promise of a greener, more sustainable future.

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World Music Day

by Anera

Jun 21, 2023

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June 21st is World Music Day! Music has long played a central role in Palestinian life and is an important part of Palestinian cultural identity.

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