ANERA News & Notes
An Update on ANERA Activitites
January 27, 2011
 
From LEBANON

Strong as Iron

One out of four Palestinian mothers in child bearing age and as many as six children out of ten are estimated to be suffering from iron deficiency anemia.  ANERA has partnered with UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency) to combat iron deficiency anemia through an information campaign, "Strong as Iron,"  modeled after ANERA's successful Creative Health Campaign.  Read more
 

From GAZA

Raising Health Awareness

ANERA's Milk for Preschoolers program is more than just providing nutritious milk and biscuits.  A key goal is raising awareness among mothers and teachers about how to keep children healthy.  MfP is active in more than 150 preschools across Gaza so health awareness sessions can reach into many communities.  Read more

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About ANERA
For more than 40 years, ANERA has been a leading provider of development, health, education and employment programs to Palestinian communities and impoverished families throughout the Middle East.  In FY 2009, the relief and development agency delivered more than $50 million of programs to the people of the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan.
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