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Relieving Pain in Cancer Patients

by Anera

Nov 8, 2022

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My name is Rana Yamout, pain and palliative care specialist at Naif Cancer Center at AUBMC in Lebanon. As a pain and palliative care physician, we struggle on a daily basis to treat patients with cancer. As you may know, 80% of our cancer population suffer from pain. And, unfortunately, due to the current circumstances…

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Rebuilding Homes After the Beirut Blast in Lebanon

by Anera

Nov 2, 2022

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The explosion at the Port of Beirut damaged over 62,000 buildings. We are able to rebuild homes and buildings that were damaged.

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Providing Tools and Training for Youth in Lebanon – Anera & UNICEF

Oct 20, 2022

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UNICEF and Anera’s collective efforts over the years have pushed back against the harsh realities in Lebanon for youth with job and life skills training.

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A Visit to Deir Al Balah, Gaza

Oct 17, 2022

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I just finished a visit to some of our projects in Deir Al Balah, Gaza. Anera is doing a lot there and I’d like to share here some self videos from three sites I visited. The Mise Al Reem Preschool in Deir Al Balah With funding from Dubai Cares, the Alumbra Innovation Fund and the…

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Meat Distribution in Palestine and Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 17, 2022

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Many families throughout Palestine and Lebanon suffer from food insecurity. Grocery items, such as meat, are often considered a luxury. With Islamic Relief USA, we can provide families with nutrients and fight hunger.

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Expanding Educational Opportunities in Gaza

Oct 11, 2022

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Adapted remarks delivered by Sean Carroll at the ceremony marking the completion of the expansion of the Rosary Sisters School in Gaza. It is a great pleasure for me to be back in Gaza today for this wonderful occasion. To celebrate the completion of the new floor at the Rosary Sisters School. Hearing just now…

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Combatting Donor Fatigue With Solutions That Bring Hope

Oct 10, 2022

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Seemingly never-ending downward spirals make some people lose hope and provoke talk of donor fatigue. But Anera’s work combats donor fatigue.

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Providing Job Opportunities and Personal Growth for Youth in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 6, 2022

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UNICEF and Anera’s collective efforts over the years in Lebanon have pushed back against the harsh realities by working to provide a sense of structure and normalcy under very unusual situations. We’ve been able to deliver programs that open doors and protect the rights of tens of thousands of children and adolescents.

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Restoring Hope Amid Crisis: Responses to the Economic Collapse in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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Three staff from Anera’s Lebanon team and members of the National Council on US-Arab Relations host a conversation on the current state of affairs in Lebanon and how Anera is filling the gaps in social services. This October marks the three-year anniversary of large-scale protests and political unrest in Lebanon. During this time, Lebanon has…

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Anera Honors the Kalbian Family

by Anera

Oct 5, 2022

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At Anera’s Annual Gala in Washington, DC on September 30, 2022, Anera proudly honored the Kalbian family. Vicken, Ada, Haig, Maral and Aline have generously given their time and finances in support of Anera’s work for many decades. Vicken served as the chair of Anera’s medical committee for 31 years and was pivotal in professionalizing…

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