Anera President Visits Akkar, Lebanon
Sep 15, 2023
This week, Sean Carroll, Anera’s president and chief executive officer, visited sites across Lebanon where Anera works. Here he reports from two locations in Akkar, in the northern part of the country. From the Ritaj El Hayat Medical Center In the early 2020s, Anera launched a multi-year program to deliver medicines for patients suffering from…
Read MoreTwo Years of Expanding Access to Chronic Disease Medicines in Lebanon
Sep 13, 2023
One day, Na’mat, a 70-year-old widow living in Tripoli, North Lebanon, felt faint and nearly collapsed in the street. Although she has hypertension, high-cholesterol and diabetes, she hadn’t been taking medications regularly to manage these conditions. The meds were simply too expensive. Fortunately, she managed to stay on her feet and get herself to the…
Read MoreMeet Rawan, A Personal Trainer Breaking Down Stereotypes in Lebanon
Sep 12, 2023
Rawan hopes to fulfill her many dreams with the knowledge and training she received in Anera’s personal trainer course.
Read MoreAnera Reads
Sep 6, 2023
What we’re reading These books are Anera staff and supporter favorites. They give some context to life, history and culture in the countries where we work: Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. We also feature some writings that describe the experiences of refugees and other communities related to those we serve in the Middle East that may…
Read MoreRehabilitating Homes for 100 Vulnerable Families in Gaza
Sep 5, 2023
With funding from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Anera is renovating substandard shelters, whether fully or partially, to to aid 100 vulnerable families in Gaza. Our goal is to address their basic shelter needs and enhance the living conditions of those in need. Anera is actively rehabilitating family homes in…
Read MoreInterweaving Journeys: Embracing Identity and Empowering Communities with Anera
Sep 5, 2023
Today I want to take you on a journey with me, a journey that led me to rediscover my roots and connect with a remarkable organization: Anera. This story is about family, homeland, and the power of community. It all began with a conversation, as many meaningful journeys do. Zeina Azzam, a dear friend and…
Read MoreNew Wheelchairs A Making A Difference in Gaza
Aug 28, 2023
For Adham who’s struggled with a worn-out wheelchair for two years, the arrival of a new wheelchair brings him immense relief. These wheelchairs are opening a world of possibilities to individuals and families in Gaza.
Read MoreSupporting Small Farms and Farmers in North Lebanon
Aug 22, 2023
In Akkar, Lebanon, Anera is supporting 20 male and female farmers in establishing agricultural greenhouses.
Read MoreTraining A New Generation of Car Mechanics in Lebanon
Aug 22, 2023
Auto repair and car mechanics is a growing industry in Lebanon amid the economic crisis. Anera, with the support of UNICEF, is providing auto mechanic training to young people as a career path. Students are trained at CIS, a local partner that specializes in vocational education.
Read MoreEmergency Food for Families in Bekaa, Lebanon
Aug 22, 2023
Food security continues to be a huge challenge for many across Lebanon. With rising costs and food scarcity due to the country-wide economic crisis, immediate food relief is unfortunately sometimes needed. Anera and World Food Program recently distributed food parcels to families in Lebanon’s Bekaa region.
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