Anera Newsletter: Fall 2003

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35th Anniversary Campaign ANERA’s Monthly Peace Plan Building Partnerships continued from page 1 from our donors, board, and committee volunteers was Help people in need: No doubt by now you have read about how ANERA phenomenal. Thank you! Ģ have access to education, employment and health care. works with local partners to implement so many of our

VIES We celebrated the success of our Campaign at this Ģ increase their prospects for a better future. important projects overseas. In fact, much of our work is September’s annual dinner and immediately began plan- Help ANERA: very successful because of the strong partnerships we have The ANERA Newsletter is published quarterly by American Near ning for ANERA’s future work. Your contributions al- Ģ reduce administrative costs. East Refugee Aid (ANERA), a non-profit agency established in built over the years. Our local partners help identify Ģ 1968 and dedicated to reducing poverty and relieving suffering news lowed us to do so much. In addition to continuing current plan for future projects. people’s needs and work with us to carry out projects that in the Middle East. programs in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, and Jordan, SUMMER CAMP - NABLUS/PHILIP DA make a positive impact on hundreds of communities and Help yourself: Material in this newsletter may be reproduced without no. 142 • fall 2003 your donations initiated an array of new projects. Ģ by giving incrementally. prior permission, provided credit is given and a copy of thousands of men, women, and children. continued from bottom left Campaign gifts helped prepare the Gaza Women’s Ģ by making the world a better place for all of us. the publication in which the item is used is sent to ANERA. As ANERA’s range of projects has grown, so too has For years, ANERA has been Subscriptions are free of charge. Any inquiries should be Loan Fund to become self-sustaining and to provide an sent to the Editor at the address below. the number of partners. With growing donor support, we increasing number of affordable loans to women in Gaza attending to the health care needs Use the coupon or visit our website to start helping today! are now partners with hundreds of organizations provid- for years to come. The number of loans increased in 2002 of the Palestinian people through a Because of the cost of processing the transactions, we ask that all ANERA Officers 2002-2003 ing vital services throughout the West Bank, Gaza, ◗ by 13% and continues to increase in 2003. The repayment variety of medical programs and monthly transactions total $5.00 or more. Les Janka, Chair Lebanon, and Jordan. rate – after dropping due to the impact of the intifada – is relief efforts. With campaign Jean C. Newsom, Vice Chair Our partnerships typically begin by locating nonprofit Peter Gubser, President improving again. ANERA is now introducing a loan donations, this program grew Yes, I want to join ANERA’s Peace Plan Philip Davies, Vice President institutions and/or charities that have a strong expertise in program offering lower amounts ($600 to $1000) to help rapidly. Your gifts helped to up- Nina Dodge, Vice President their fields and share ANERA’s goals. They must demon- Here is my monthly gift of: GWLF reach more women. grade and expand the medical Jane W. Schweiker, Treasurer strate a strong, successful track record and a thorough ❍ $100 ❍ $50 ❍ $25 ❍ $10 ❍ Other Cyril G. Bindah, Assistant Treasurer ANERA is working to promote and strengthen music supplies program’s operations, to Taichi Yamamoto, Secretary of the Corporation understanding of the needs in their communities. education throughout the West Bank and Gaza through the provide increased emergency I authorize the transfer of the amount above from my account each month. A record of These partnerships have been sustained for years each contribution will appear on my statement and serve as my receipt. I understand Editor: Adrian Loucks National Conservatory of Music – Palestine (NCM). The relief, and to improve health care because of ANERA’s dedicated professional staff, based in that I may stop my contribution at any time by contacting ANERA at 1522 K St., NW ANERA does exchange our mailing list with similar Conservatory began in 1993 with three part-time teachers facilities in the West Bank, Gaza Suite 202, Washington, DC 20005-1270, (202) 347-2558, or my bank. humanitarian organizations. We never rent or sell our list. offices in Jerusalem, Gaza City, Halhul, and Nablus. By If you wish not to have your name exchanged, please let us and 40 students. Now these numbers have grown to 20 and also, in Lebanon. Name: ______maintaining offices in the areas where we work, ANERA teachers and over 400 students (children and adults). Be- In the last five years, $35 million know in writing. can respond quickly to project and community needs and Address: ______ISSN 1966-3584 cause of your campaign gifts, ANERA is helping the Con- in medical and food supplies – stay in close contact with our partners. Signature: ______Date: ______servatory build its instrument inventory and library, and largely donated – have benefited ANERA This newsletter highlights some of our project part- ❍ I have enclosed a check for my first monthly contribution, made payable to ANERA. strengthen its operations, fundraising, and public relations. thousands of impoverished families. 1522 K Street, NW, Suite 202 ners. Although it is only a small sample, it is our hope that ❍ I want these donations to be charged to my credit card. (MC or Visa only) Washington, DC 20005-1270 Funded by campaign donations, one of ANERA’s A major new food program aimed at Tel: (202) 347-2558 • Fax: (202) 682-1637 you will learn more about the terrific groups with which My account number is: ______Exp. Date: ______◗ boldest education and employment generating projects is reducing the rate of child malnutri- [email protected] • www.anera.org we work and which you help support. building a Palestinian workforce of internationally trained tion in Gaza began this year. Major information technology (IT) professionals and developing clinic and hospital upgrades mean the IT sector. This sector holds special promise for the that thousands of the most vulner- region as IT can be transacted over the Internet thus able Palestinians and Lebanese will Inside th Nonprofit Organization 35 Anniversary avoiding political constraints such as restrictions on have better care each year. U.S. POSTAGE movement. With our pilot training program at six univer- The campaign raised the seed PAID Ard El Insan ...... 3 Campaign – Success! Permit No. 8530 sities, the number of qualified Palestinian IT professionals money for an endowment fund to Washington, D.C. Union of Palestinian Medical Because of you, ANERA was able to make a very special is already multiplying many times over. IT Centers of help ensure that ANERA’s invest- Partners in Peace Relief Committees ...... 3 1522 K Street NW, Suite 202 investment in people and peace in the Middle East! Excellence at two West Bank universities are about to ment in people and peace in the Washington, DC 20005-1270 Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee ...... 4 ANERA’s 35th Anniversary Campaign succeeded open their doors to the community, providing training and Middle East can continue. beyond any level imagined when it began five years ago. opportunities for business development. Your donations and support for AL-JANA/Arab Resource Center The goal of $15 million has been met – a goal increased Campaign donations also helped schools and commu- the campaign have made this truly a for Popular Arts ...... 4 twice since the Campaign’s beginning. Major new nity centers offer new opportunities in sports, computer year to celebrate even in the midst Halhul Municipality ...... 5 projects have been established as a result, with structures training, arts education and recreation to hundreds of of the ongoing Middle East crisis. to sustain and develop them into the future. Ongoing children and adults in refugee camps and other You have provided hope to so many. Gifts Made In Honor Of ...... 5 projects have been sustained and enhanced. Participation underserved communities. Thank you. ◗ continued at top right continued on page 2 2 35th Anniversary Campaign ANERA’s Monthly Peace Plan Building Partnerships continued from page 1 from our donors, board, and committee volunteers was Help people in need: No doubt by now you have read about how ANERA phenomenal. Thank you! Ģ have access to education, employment and health care. works with local partners to implement so many of our

VIES We celebrated the success of our Campaign at this Ģ increase their prospects for a better future. important projects overseas. In fact, much of our work is September’s annual dinner and immediately began plan- Help ANERA: very successful because of the strong partnerships we have The ANERA Newsletter is published quarterly by American Near ning for ANERA’s future work. Your contributions al- Ģ reduce administrative costs. East Refugee Aid (ANERA), a non-profit agency established in built over the years. Our local partners help identify Ģ 1968 and dedicated to reducing poverty and relieving suffering news lowed us to do so much. In addition to continuing current plan for future projects. people’s needs and work with us to carry out projects that in the Middle East. programs in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, and Jordan, SUMMER CAMP - NABLUS/PHILIP DA make a positive impact on hundreds of communities and Help yourself: Material in this newsletter may be reproduced without no. 142 • fall 2003 your donations initiated an array of new projects. Ģ by giving incrementally. prior permission, provided credit is given and a copy of thousands of men, women, and children. continued from bottom left Campaign gifts helped prepare the Gaza Women’s Ģ by making the world a better place for all of us. the publication in which the item is used is sent to ANERA. As ANERA’s range of projects has grown, so too has For years, ANERA has been Subscriptions are free of charge. Any inquiries should be Loan Fund to become self-sustaining and to provide an sent to the Editor at the address below. the number of partners. With growing donor support, we increasing number of affordable loans to women in Gaza attending to the health care needs Use the coupon or visit our website to start helping today! are now partners with hundreds of organizations provid- for years to come. The number of loans increased in 2002 of the Palestinian people through a Because of the cost of processing the transactions, we ask that all ANERA Officers 2002-2003 ing vital services throughout the West Bank, Gaza, ◗ by 13% and continues to increase in 2003. The repayment variety of medical programs and monthly transactions total $5.00 or more. Les Janka, Chair Lebanon, and Jordan. rate – after dropping due to the impact of the intifada – is relief efforts. With campaign Jean C. Newsom, Vice Chair Our partnerships typically begin by locating nonprofit Peter Gubser, President improving again. ANERA is now introducing a loan donations, this program grew Yes, I want to join ANERA’s Peace Plan Philip Davies, Vice President institutions and/or charities that have a strong expertise in program offering lower amounts ($600 to $1000) to help rapidly. Your gifts helped to up- Nina Dodge, Vice President their fields and share ANERA’s goals. They must demon- Here is my monthly gift of: GWLF reach more women. grade and expand the medical Jane W. Schweiker, Treasurer strate a strong, successful track record and a thorough ❍ $100 ❍ $50 ❍ $25 ❍ $10 ❍ Other Cyril G. Bindah, Assistant Treasurer ANERA is working to promote and strengthen music supplies program’s operations, to Taichi Yamamoto, Secretary of the Corporation understanding of the needs in their communities. education throughout the West Bank and Gaza through the provide increased emergency I authorize the transfer of the amount above from my account each month. A record of These partnerships have been sustained for years each contribution will appear on my statement and serve as my receipt. I understand Editor: Adrian Loucks National Conservatory of Music – Palestine (NCM). The relief, and to improve health care because of ANERA’s dedicated professional staff, based in that I may stop my contribution at any time by contacting ANERA at 1522 K St., NW ANERA does exchange our mailing list with similar Conservatory began in 1993 with three part-time teachers facilities in the West Bank, Gaza Suite 202, Washington, DC 20005-1270, (202) 347-2558, or my bank. humanitarian organizations. We never rent or sell our list. offices in Jerusalem, Gaza City, Halhul, and Nablus. By If you wish not to have your name exchanged, please let us and 40 students. Now these numbers have grown to 20 and also, in Lebanon. Name: ______maintaining offices in the areas where we work, ANERA teachers and over 400 students (children and adults). Be- In the last five years, $35 million know in writing. can respond quickly to project and community needs and Address: ______ISSN 1966-3584 cause of your campaign gifts, ANERA is helping the Con- in medical and food supplies – stay in close contact with our partners. Signature: ______Date: ______servatory build its instrument inventory and library, and largely donated – have benefited ANERA This newsletter highlights some of our project part- ❍ I have enclosed a check for my first monthly contribution, made payable to ANERA. strengthen its operations, fundraising, and public relations. thousands of impoverished families. 1522 K Street, NW, Suite 202 ners. Although it is only a small sample, it is our hope that ❍ I want these donations to be charged to my credit card. (MC or Visa only) Washington, DC 20005-1270 Funded by campaign donations, one of ANERA’s A major new food program aimed at Tel: (202) 347-2558 • Fax: (202) 682-1637 you will learn more about the terrific groups with which My account number is: ______Exp. Date: ______◗ boldest education and employment generating projects is reducing the rate of child malnutri- [email protected] • www.anera.org we work and which you help support. building a Palestinian workforce of internationally trained tion in Gaza began this year. Major information technology (IT) professionals and developing clinic and hospital upgrades mean the IT sector. This sector holds special promise for the that thousands of the most vulner- region as IT can be transacted over the Internet thus able Palestinians and Lebanese will Inside th Nonprofit Organization 35 Anniversary avoiding political constraints such as restrictions on have better care each year. U.S. POSTAGE movement. With our pilot training program at six univer- The campaign raised the seed PAID Ard El Insan ...... 3 Campaign – Success! Permit No. 8530 sities, the number of qualified Palestinian IT professionals money for an endowment fund to Washington, D.C. Union of Palestinian Medical Because of you, ANERA was able to make a very special is already multiplying many times over. IT Centers of help ensure that ANERA’s invest- Partners in Peace Relief Committees ...... 3 1522 K Street NW, Suite 202 investment in people and peace in the Middle East! Excellence at two West Bank universities are about to ment in people and peace in the Washington, DC 20005-1270 Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee ...... 4 ANERA’s 35th Anniversary Campaign succeeded open their doors to the community, providing training and Middle East can continue. beyond any level imagined when it began five years ago. opportunities for business development. Your donations and support for AL-JANA/Arab Resource Center The goal of $15 million has been met – a goal increased Campaign donations also helped schools and commu- the campaign have made this truly a for Popular Arts ...... 4 twice since the Campaign’s beginning. Major new nity centers offer new opportunities in sports, computer year to celebrate even in the midst Halhul Municipality ...... 5 projects have been established as a result, with structures training, arts education and recreation to hundreds of of the ongoing Middle East crisis. to sustain and develop them into the future. Ongoing children and adults in refugee camps and other You have provided hope to so many. Gifts Made In Honor Of ...... 5 projects have been sustained and enhanced. Participation underserved communities. Thank you. ◗ continued at top right continued on page 2 2 PARTNERS IN PEACE • PARTNERS IN PEACE • PARTNERS IN PEACE • PARTNERS IN PEACE • PARTNERS IN PEACE • PARTNERS IN PEACE • PARTNERS IN PEACE

VIES Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees AL-JANA/Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts Halhul Municipality Gifts Made ANERA and the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Palestinian children living in refugee camps in Lebanon ANERA has enjoyed a long relationship with the Halhul Committees (UPMRC), partners since 1990, have been face overwhelming challenges: marginalization, Muncipality and its surrounding West Bank helping to improve and expand the level of health care discrimination, poverty, unemployment, lack of civil and communities. During the 1980’s, ANERA provided the TH CHECK-UP - GAZA/PHILIP DA available to thousands of families in the West Bank and legal rights, and deteriorating educational and health municipality a substantial grant to construct a modern, in honor of Gaza. ANERA supports the UPMRC through medical in- services. To help address these problems, ANERA regional wholesale fruit and vegetable market that kind donations and grants that help them continue serving supports AL-JANA/Arab Resource Center for Popular continues to generate income for local farmers and the Taha Muhammad Ali those who cannot afford health care. Arts through periodic grants. municipality to this day. ANERA also worked with local Charles Busada Afif Abdulwahab

MOTHER AND CHILD GETTING A HEAL Founded in 1979, UPMRC addresses health problems in AL-JANA works to impart skills, instill self-confidence cooperatives to help hundreds of farmers to plant Loren J. Totusek virtually ever sector of Palestinian society. As one of the and to motivate children and youth to assume an active parasite-resistant grapevines, olive and fruit seedlings, Phyllis Macon largest health nongovernmental organizations in the Pales- role in re-establishing their own and their community’s and reclaim marginalized land. Nelson Mandela Ard El Insan tinian territories, UPMRC’s national health programs em- sense of self-worth and identity. Started in 1990, the In 2001, with a grant from USAID, ANERA opened Charles Willig Edmund Ristom Malnutrition has been growing at an alarming phasize prevention, education, and community participation. LOAN RECIPIENT - JERICHO, WEST BANK/HELEN GRANT AGRICULTURAL center provides educational materials and non-formal a sub-office in Halhul staffed by four professionals rate in the West Bank and Gaza since the Anis Abbeyad They focus on the needs of the most vulnerable members of learning programs to counteract the culturally impover- specializing in community development, engineering, George Kappes beginning of the intifada. This is due Palestinian society: women, children, and the poor living in Palestinian Agricultural ished environment of the camps. The goal is to inspire and health care. They are engaged in a broad range of Samantha Runnion primarily to the fact that as people lose their rural villages, refugee camps, and urban centers. Relief Committee children to research and creatively present their ideas to self-help projects to improve the physical infrastructure HRH Princess of Wales jobs, their ability to buy food diminishes. The UPMRC’s programs are wide-ranging and include: Established in 1983, Palestinian Agricultural their community and to other children around the world. of six neighboring communities who, with a combined Louis C. Perry greatest number of cases of acute and Ģ Relief Committees (PARC) has played a AL-JANA provides multimedia, literary, and other population of 20,000 persons, are among the most Edmond Nouri operating community health centers Doris Warrell chronic malnutrition is in Gaza. pioneering role in providing services in the resources to educators and children, allowing them to underserved in the West Bank. These are communities Ģ offering specialized health services, such as dental care, Natash In an effort to slow the rate of malnutrition, agricultural sector and rural areas of the West produce videos, exhibit art, and publish books – all re- where poverty, isolation, and joblessness have been eye care, and counseling Bob and Judy Stoddard ANERA looked to Ard El Insan (AEI), a leader Bank and Gaza. It focuses on agricultural cording the stories of the children and their community’s acute, but where an agricultural industry has the poten- Mr. Harold Lee Ģ in children’s nutrition, to help begin the Milk mobile clinics and outreach programs extension, developing the skills of rural history. These projects enable children to voice their tial to grow through water resource development, Mr. Al Tingley for Preschoolers program in Gaza. This Ģ health education women, and building the capacity of civic concerns, dreams, and hopes and develop the students’ wastewater reuse, and land reclamation. Mrs. Dell Holsclaw Mrs. Virginia Combs program provides more than 2,000 organizations. PARC is unique in promoting Ģ school health programs communication, research, and problem solving skills Projects in the Halhul region include market access Dr. Bill Gentry preschoolers in over 20 institutions one free women’s clubs, women’s business centers, and through artistic expression. roads, water catchment systems, simple wastewater Mrs. Suheila Halaby Ģ training for health care professionals box of milk and a package of nutritional savings and credit associations for women. AL-JANA also showcases artistic products from both treatment units, spring improvement, and the construc- Mrs. Joann Daniell Ģ biscuits to each child every school day. emergency first aid Since the intifada, PARC has raised national and international sources. Many of the children tion and equipping of schools, youth clubs, and clinics. Mrs. Fourthy Cole Mr. Larry Cole Established in 1984, Ard El Insan Ģ rehabilitation for the disabled additional resources to carry out emergency have not traveled much outside the refugee camps. These The impact of these projects is three-fold: upgrading William Ceccotti, Sr. primarily works in the areas of mother/child projects focusing on income generation and job Ģ women’s health exchanges allow the students to experience other basic infrastructure, improving social services, and Dr. John H. Davis, one of ANERA’s founders health and nutrition. It operates two creation in the agriculture sector. Examples children’s cultures and work, reducing the feeling of generating job opportunities. They are critically needed Catherine N. Deverall Ģ well-baby and child health community health centers serving rural and include agricultural road construction, retaining isolation life in the camp can create. and greatly appreciated by the residents of Halhul. Clarice Bailey Robinson Ģ impoverished communities in Gaza City and treatment of chronic diseases wall construction, and the rehabilitation of wells AL-JANA is leading a campaign to develop child- Marie Sirgany Rev. Father John Kloepfer Khan Younis. These centers provide health and cisterns. PARC also promotes household friendly libraries in Palestinian camps and communities. HALHUL FARMER'S MARKET - HALHUL, WEST BANK/ADRIAN OBEIDAT Dr. John W. McLoughlin UPMRC’s dedicated staff includes physicians, community economies by supporting backyard gardens that and nutrition education, teaching mothers The purpose is to encourage reading, writing, and reflec- Ken Landis how to cook healthy meals. AEI health care health workers, nurses, midwives, and other health provide families with their own source of food tion among youth and also to improve basic facilities to Michael & Laila Redman professionals also counsel nursing mothers professionals, many of whom volunteer their services. and potentially earn them extra income. make reading enjoyable. Noam Chomsky who have trouble breastfeeding, anemic Ultimately, UPMRC seeks to PARC has 130 staff members, ten sub- Dr. Israel Shahak mothers and children, and help families treat mobilize communities to take offices, and thousands of volunteers Hafez Sami Susan Higham Dahl responsibility for their own and prevent childhood illnesses. throughout the West Bank and Gaza. Since Robert E. Wallace Remember to designate ANERA during your By working to reduce the infant mortality development and empower 1994, it has been a valued partner with ANERA The Termotto Family rate, AEI improves the nutritional health of individuals to take control in the United Nations International Fund for workplace giving campaigns this fall. Our Combined Mr. Kyle B. Wilson Federal Campaign (CFC) # is 0307. children, offers counseling services to over their own health. This Agricultural Development Relief and Prime Minister Abbas Condit N. Eddy parents, and educates parents and other care holistic approach has allowed Development Project. ANERA recently signed a ANERA also participates in most matching grants Mona & Kirk Campbell’s Wedding providers. AEI also conducts research in UPMRC to improve the lives second phase of the IFAD project valued at $3 programs. Contact your employer for information about Dan Mercer’s 60th Birthday nutrition and training for Palestinian health of Palestinians for over million and we look forward to continuing our how you can increase the impact of your gift to ANERA! Dorothy Badway ◗ care professionals in the area. ◗ twenty years. ST. LUKES HOSPITAL - NABLUS, WEST BANK/NANCY DINSMORE partnership with PARC. Allam Ashab Family

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MOTHER AND CHILD GETTING A HEAL Founded in 1979, UPMRC addresses health problems in AL-JANA works to impart skills, instill self-confidence cooperatives to help hundreds of farmers to plant Loren J. Totusek virtually ever sector of Palestinian society. As one of the and to motivate children and youth to assume an active parasite-resistant grapevines, olive and fruit seedlings, Phyllis Macon largest health nongovernmental organizations in the Pales- role in re-establishing their own and their community’s and reclaim marginalized land. Nelson Mandela Ard El Insan tinian territories, UPMRC’s national health programs em- sense of self-worth and identity. Started in 1990, the In 2001, with a grant from USAID, ANERA opened Charles Willig Edmund Ristom Malnutrition has been growing at an alarming phasize prevention, education, and community participation. LOAN RECIPIENT - JERICHO, WEST BANK/HELEN GRANT AGRICULTURAL center provides educational materials and non-formal a sub-office in Halhul staffed by four professionals rate in the West Bank and Gaza since the Anis Abbeyad They focus on the needs of the most vulnerable members of learning programs to counteract the culturally impover- specializing in community development, engineering, George Kappes beginning of the intifada. This is due Palestinian society: women, children, and the poor living in Palestinian Agricultural ished environment of the camps. The goal is to inspire and health care. They are engaged in a broad range of Samantha Runnion primarily to the fact that as people lose their rural villages, refugee camps, and urban centers. Relief Committee children to research and creatively present their ideas to self-help projects to improve the physical infrastructure HRH Princess of Wales jobs, their ability to buy food diminishes. The UPMRC’s programs are wide-ranging and include: Established in 1983, Palestinian Agricultural their community and to other children around the world. of six neighboring communities who, with a combined Louis C. Perry greatest number of cases of acute and Ģ Relief Committees (PARC) has played a AL-JANA provides multimedia, literary, and other population of 20,000 persons, are among the most Edmond Nouri operating community health centers Doris Warrell chronic malnutrition is in Gaza. pioneering role in providing services in the resources to educators and children, allowing them to underserved in the West Bank. These are communities Ģ offering specialized health services, such as dental care, Natash In an effort to slow the rate of malnutrition, agricultural sector and rural areas of the West produce videos, exhibit art, and publish books – all re- where poverty, isolation, and joblessness have been eye care, and counseling Bob and Judy Stoddard ANERA looked to Ard El Insan (AEI), a leader Bank and Gaza. It focuses on agricultural cording the stories of the children and their community’s acute, but where an agricultural industry has the poten- Mr. Harold Lee Ģ in children’s nutrition, to help begin the Milk mobile clinics and outreach programs extension, developing the skills of rural history. These projects enable children to voice their tial to grow through water resource development, Mr. Al Tingley for Preschoolers program in Gaza. This Ģ health education women, and building the capacity of civic concerns, dreams, and hopes and develop the students’ wastewater reuse, and land reclamation. Mrs. Dell Holsclaw Mrs. Virginia Combs program provides more than 2,000 organizations. PARC is unique in promoting Ģ school health programs communication, research, and problem solving skills Projects in the Halhul region include market access Dr. Bill Gentry preschoolers in over 20 institutions one free women’s clubs, women’s business centers, and through artistic expression. roads, water catchment systems, simple wastewater Mrs. Suheila Halaby Ģ training for health care professionals box of milk and a package of nutritional savings and credit associations for women. AL-JANA also showcases artistic products from both treatment units, spring improvement, and the construc- Mrs. Joann Daniell Ģ biscuits to each child every school day. emergency first aid Since the intifada, PARC has raised national and international sources. Many of the children tion and equipping of schools, youth clubs, and clinics. Mrs. Fourthy Cole Mr. Larry Cole Established in 1984, Ard El Insan Ģ rehabilitation for the disabled additional resources to carry out emergency have not traveled much outside the refugee camps. These The impact of these projects is three-fold: upgrading William Ceccotti, Sr. primarily works in the areas of mother/child projects focusing on income generation and job Ģ women’s health exchanges allow the students to experience other basic infrastructure, improving social services, and Dr. John H. Davis, one of ANERA’s founders health and nutrition. It operates two creation in the agriculture sector. Examples children’s cultures and work, reducing the feeling of generating job opportunities. They are critically needed Catherine N. Deverall Ģ well-baby and child health community health centers serving rural and include agricultural road construction, retaining isolation life in the camp can create. and greatly appreciated by the residents of Halhul. Clarice Bailey Robinson Ģ impoverished communities in Gaza City and treatment of chronic diseases wall construction, and the rehabilitation of wells AL-JANA is leading a campaign to develop child- Marie Sirgany Rev. Father John Kloepfer Khan Younis. These centers provide health and cisterns. PARC also promotes household friendly libraries in Palestinian camps and communities. HALHUL FARMER'S MARKET - HALHUL, WEST BANK/ADNAN OBEIDAT Dr. John W. McLoughlin UPMRC’s dedicated staff includes physicians, community economies by supporting backyard gardens that and nutrition education, teaching mothers The purpose is to encourage reading, writing, and reflec- Ken Landis how to cook healthy meals. AEI health care health workers, nurses, midwives, and other health provide families with their own source of food tion among youth and also to improve basic facilities to Michael & Laila Redman professionals also counsel nursing mothers professionals, many of whom volunteer their services. and potentially earn them extra income. make reading enjoyable. Noam Chomsky who have trouble breastfeeding, anemic Ultimately, UPMRC seeks to PARC has 130 staff members, ten sub- Dr. Israel Shahak mothers and children, and help families treat mobilize communities to take offices, and thousands of volunteers Hafez Sami Susan Higham Dahl responsibility for their own and prevent childhood illnesses. throughout the West Bank and Gaza. Since Robert E. Wallace Remember to designate ANERA during your By working to reduce the infant mortality development and empower 1994, it has been a valued partner with ANERA The Termotto Family rate, AEI improves the nutritional health of individuals to take control in the United Nations International Fund for workplace giving campaigns this fall. Our Combined Mr. Kyle B. Wilson Federal Campaign (CFC) # is 0307. children, offers counseling services to over their own health. This Agricultural Development Relief and Prime Minister Abbas Condit N. Eddy parents, and educates parents and other care holistic approach has allowed Development Project. ANERA recently signed a ANERA also participates in most matching grants Mona & Kirk Campbell’s Wedding providers. AEI also conducts research in UPMRC to improve the lives second phase of the IFAD project valued at $3 programs. Contact your employer for information about Dan Mercer’s 60th Birthday nutrition and training for Palestinian health of Palestinians for over million and we look forward to continuing our how you can increase the impact of your gift to ANERA! Dorothy Badway ◗ care professionals in the area. ◗ twenty years. ST. LUKES HOSPITAL - NABLUS, WEST BANK/NANCY DINSMORE partnership with PARC. Allam Ashab Family

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MOTHER AND CHILD GETTING A HEAL Founded in 1979, UPMRC addresses health problems in AL-JANA works to impart skills, instill self-confidence cooperatives to help hundreds of farmers to plant Loren J. Totusek virtually ever sector of Palestinian society. As one of the and to motivate children and youth to assume an active parasite-resistant grapevines, olive and fruit seedlings, Phyllis Macon largest health nongovernmental organizations in the Pales- role in re-establishing their own and their community’s and reclaim marginalized land. Nelson Mandela Ard El Insan tinian territories, UPMRC’s national health programs em- sense of self-worth and identity. Started in 1990, the In 2001, with a grant from USAID, ANERA opened Charles Willig Edmund Ristom Malnutrition has been growing at an alarming phasize prevention, education, and community participation. LOAN RECIPIENT - JERICHO, WEST BANK/HELEN GRANT AGRICULTURAL center provides educational materials and non-formal a sub-office in Halhul staffed by four professionals rate in the West Bank and Gaza since the Anis Abbeyad They focus on the needs of the most vulnerable members of learning programs to counteract the culturally impover- specializing in community development, engineering, George Kappes beginning of the intifada. This is due Palestinian society: women, children, and the poor living in Palestinian Agricultural ished environment of the camps. The goal is to inspire and health care. They are engaged in a broad range of Samantha Runnion primarily to the fact that as people lose their rural villages, refugee camps, and urban centers. Relief Committee children to research and creatively present their ideas to self-help projects to improve the physical infrastructure HRH Princess of Wales jobs, their ability to buy food diminishes. The UPMRC’s programs are wide-ranging and include: Established in 1983, Palestinian Agricultural their community and to other children around the world. of six neighboring communities who, with a combined Louis C. Perry greatest number of cases of acute and Ģ Relief Committees (PARC) has played a AL-JANA provides multimedia, literary, and other population of 20,000 persons, are among the most Edmond Nouri operating community health centers Doris Warrell chronic malnutrition is in Gaza. pioneering role in providing services in the resources to educators and children, allowing them to underserved in the West Bank. These are communities Ģ offering specialized health services, such as dental care, Natash In an effort to slow the rate of malnutrition, agricultural sector and rural areas of the West produce videos, exhibit art, and publish books – all re- where poverty, isolation, and joblessness have been eye care, and counseling Bob and Judy Stoddard ANERA looked to Ard El Insan (AEI), a leader Bank and Gaza. It focuses on agricultural cording the stories of the children and their community’s acute, but where an agricultural industry has the poten- Mr. Harold Lee Ģ in children’s nutrition, to help begin the Milk mobile clinics and outreach programs extension, developing the skills of rural history. These projects enable children to voice their tial to grow through water resource development, Mr. Al Tingley for Preschoolers program in Gaza. This Ģ health education women, and building the capacity of civic concerns, dreams, and hopes and develop the students’ wastewater reuse, and land reclamation. Mrs. Dell Holsclaw Mrs. Virginia Combs program provides more than 2,000 organizations. PARC is unique in promoting Ģ school health programs communication, research, and problem solving skills Projects in the Halhul region include market access Dr. Bill Gentry preschoolers in over 20 institutions one free women’s clubs, women’s business centers, and through artistic expression. roads, water catchment systems, simple wastewater Mrs. Suheila Halaby Ģ training for health care professionals box of milk and a package of nutritional savings and credit associations for women. AL-JANA also showcases artistic products from both treatment units, spring improvement, and the construc- Mrs. Joann Daniell Ģ biscuits to each child every school day. emergency first aid Since the intifada, PARC has raised national and international sources. Many of the children tion and equipping of schools, youth clubs, and clinics. Mrs. Fourthy Cole Mr. Larry Cole Established in 1984, Ard El Insan Ģ rehabilitation for the disabled additional resources to carry out emergency have not traveled much outside the refugee camps. These The impact of these projects is three-fold: upgrading William Ceccotti, Sr. primarily works in the areas of mother/child projects focusing on income generation and job Ģ women’s health exchanges allow the students to experience other basic infrastructure, improving social services, and Dr. John H. Davis, one of ANERA’s founders health and nutrition. It operates two creation in the agriculture sector. Examples children’s cultures and work, reducing the feeling of generating job opportunities. They are critically needed Catherine N. Deverall Ģ well-baby and child health community health centers serving rural and include agricultural road construction, retaining isolation life in the camp can create. and greatly appreciated by the residents of Halhul. Clarice Bailey Robinson Ģ impoverished communities in Gaza City and treatment of chronic diseases wall construction, and the rehabilitation of wells AL-JANA is leading a campaign to develop child- Marie Sirgany Rev. Father John Kloepfer Khan Younis. These centers provide health and cisterns. PARC also promotes household friendly libraries in Palestinian camps and communities. HALHUL FARMER'S MARKET - HALHUL, WEST BANK/ADNAN OBEIDAT Dr. John W. McLoughlin UPMRC’s dedicated staff includes physicians, community economies by supporting backyard gardens that and nutrition education, teaching mothers The purpose is to encourage reading, writing, and reflec- Ken Landis how to cook healthy meals. AEI health care health workers, nurses, midwives, and other health provide families with their own source of food tion among youth and also to improve basic facilities to Michael & Laila Redman professionals also counsel nursing mothers professionals, many of whom volunteer their services. and potentially earn them extra income. make reading enjoyable. Noam Chomsky who have trouble breastfeeding, anemic Ultimately, UPMRC seeks to PARC has 130 staff members, ten sub- Dr. Israel Shahak mothers and children, and help families treat mobilize communities to take offices, and thousands of volunteers Hafez Sami Susan Higham Dahl responsibility for their own and prevent childhood illnesses. throughout the West Bank and Gaza. Since Robert E. Wallace Remember to designate ANERA during your By working to reduce the infant mortality development and empower 1994, it has been a valued partner with ANERA The Termotto Family rate, AEI improves the nutritional health of individuals to take control in the United Nations International Fund for workplace giving campaigns this fall. Our Combined Mr. Kyle B. Wilson Federal Campaign (CFC) # is 0307. children, offers counseling services to over their own health. This Agricultural Development Relief and Prime Minister Abbas Condit N. Eddy parents, and educates parents and other care holistic approach has allowed Development Project. ANERA recently signed a ANERA also participates in most matching grants Mona & Kirk Campbell’s Wedding providers. AEI also conducts research in UPMRC to improve the lives second phase of the IFAD project valued at $3 programs. Contact your employer for information about Dan Mercer’s 60th Birthday nutrition and training for Palestinian health of Palestinians for over million and we look forward to continuing our how you can increase the impact of your gift to ANERA! Dorothy Badway ◗ care professionals in the area. ◗ twenty years. ST. LUKES HOSPITAL - NABLUS, WEST BANK/NANCY DINSMORE partnership with PARC. Allam Ashab Family

3 4 5 35th Anniversary Campaign ANERA’s Monthly Peace Plan Building Partnerships continued from page 1 from our donors, board, and committee volunteers was Help people in need: No doubt by now you have read about how ANERA phenomenal. Thank you! Ģ have access to education, employment and health care. works with local partners to implement so many of our