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Don’t Forget the People of Lebanon

Jun 23, 2021

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“I write this to remind you, Anera’s community, that the people of this wonderful country are still living in an acutely terrible – but also chronic – situation. I believe that change will come, but in the meantime it’s our responsibility to keep people going and offer a glimpse of hope for the future.”

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Nabil is Using Vocational Education to Find Work in Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 21, 2021

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Nabil is a 20-year-old Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. He is taking Anera’s vocational education course on plumbing to help position himself to find decent work in Lebanon’s grim labor market. Not only is he learning practical skills, but he is helping to restore houses to make them livable for their residents.

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Medical Aid Needed Across Palestine During a Time of Crisis and Turmoil

Jun 7, 2021

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Medical aid is needed across all of Palestine during this time. Palestine has been in crisis for the last month. Not just from the war in Gaza, but also from recent events in the West Bank.

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Meet Tony, an Anera-ASU English Language Student in Lebanon

by Anera

Jun 5, 2021

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Anera has partnered with Arizona State University to conduct online English language courses for young adults in Lebanon. Tony is part of this year’s cohort of online English language students.⁣

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Documenting the Tragedy in Gaza

by Anera

May 26, 2021

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We feature here photographs from the amazing Zaanoun brothers, Mohammed and Ibrahim, who braved danger to themselves during the bombardment of Gaza to capture images of what happened. Follow Mohammed Zaanoun on Instagram at @m.z.gaza, and Ibrahim Zanoun at @ibrahim_zanoun.

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Something Needs to Change

May 25, 2021

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“But we cannot move on with the news. Now is the time when people all over the world must come together to support Palestinian communities.”

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Delivering Emergency Medical Aid and Supplies to Gaza

by Anera

May 25, 2021

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With the support of people like YOU and our medical donation partners Americares and Direct Relief, Anera was able to deliver the first (of many) emergency medical aid shipments to Gaza.

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In the Words of Anera’s Palestine Staff

by Anera

May 18, 2021

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What we are hearing from our colleagues in Palestine living through the current crisis. Updated on an ongoing basis. May 18 “The bombings never stop, day and night, and they are targeting civilian homes, public offices, roads and the main Ministry of Health offices. Their only COVID-19 texting lab is damaged and no longer operating….

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Learning about Palestine

by Anera

May 18, 2021

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From movies and literature to blogs and informative news sources, there is a lot of information out there about Palestine and the current situation. We have put together a short list of some of our favorites. Whether you’re just getting started or have worked in Palestine for years, we hope there’s something for you in…

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Surviving the Attacks on Gaza

May 14, 2021

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On Monday night, we began hearing explosions in Gaza. This was the start of the missile attacks that have lasted through the week. Just the day before – luckily! – we finished distributing six pallets of medicines to 14 hospitals. Now the crossing for such shipments is closed and we are facing more bombardments of…

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