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Rebuilding Homes After the Beirut Blast in Lebanon

by Anera

November 2, 2022

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The explosion at the Port of Beirut in the capital city of Lebanon damaged over 62,000 residential spaces and 20,000 business buildings. With support from Anera’s community, we are able to rebuild homes and buildings that were damaged. Anera’s Mohamad Hassoun walks us through one renovation.

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