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Preserving Mouneh, Preparing for the Future
EDUCATION Preserving Mouneh, Preparing for the Future Resilience, community, and the power of food Ein El Hilweh is the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon. It was established in 1948 by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Since then it has witnessed violent clashes, aerial bombing and years of bloody conflict. Beginning in 2012,…
Beirut Explosion: Responding in the Aftermath
A cataclysmic explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020 killed well over 200 people and injured another 6,000. It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Emergency rooms are over capacity with badly injured people, and medical supplies are quickly being depleted with no restock available. A large swath of the city has…
This Hospital is Rebuilding 15 Years of Work
HEALTH This Hospital is Rebuilding 15 Years of Work “We were able to provide first aid support by using the flashlights of our cell phones.” The Hopital des Soeurs du Rosaire (Rosary Sisters Hospital) was severely damaged by the port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon last August. The private, nonprofit hospital is located just a few…
From Bekaa to Mecca! Education, Youth Empowerment & Employability
COMMUNITY From Bekaa to Mecca! Education, Youth Empowerment & Employability “I learned that when there is a will, there is always a way,” – Mostafa Everybody loves food, and lots of people love to cook, but not all of us are meant to be traveler chefs! With the growing interest in culinary arts and the…
Women Can! Palestinian Women are Becoming Entrepreneurs in Palestine
COMMUNITY Women Can! Palestinian Women are Becoming Entrepreneurs in Palestine Anera recently had an opportunity to talk with five participants in our Women Can project in the West Bank, funded by IRUSA. The program is in its initial phase. We will continue to follow these women and their efforts through the course of the project….
Recovery & Reconstruction
OUR PRIORITIES Recovery and Reconstruction The Reality Vital Infrastructure Destroyed Political turmoil in Palestine and Lebanon has afflicted communities for decades. Important buildings are often damaged or demolished in periods of violence. Many communities are poor and lack proper infrastructure, so flooding and other natural disasters can also have devastating effects. Since 2008, Gaza has…
Anera in Beirut, Lebanon
LEBANON Anera in Beirut, Lebanon Beirut, the vibrant capital of Lebanon, is a city that captivates visitors with its energy, beauty and history. The city also has endured a tumultuous past marked by conflicts and political instability, leaving scars that are still visible today. Beirut Governorate | محافظة بيروت Beirut, the vibrant capital of Lebanon,…
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