"Independent Reader... Sustained Schooling"

Ana Aqra Association is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political association founded in 1994 and officially established in 1998.

Ana Aqra Association benefits underprivileged children, ages 4 to 14, who are attending Lebanese elementary public schools as well as their parents, teachers, and school administrators. The association's goal is to respond to the educational, psychosocial and cultural needs of children in the early years of learning.

The secret to our success is that we always put the child first!

Support Retention of At-Risk Boys and Girls Enrolled in Lebanese Public Education – UNICEF

This project aims to provide homework and remedial support for struggling students in public schools across Lebanon. Students are provided two to three hours of support at the end of the school day and during the summer empowering students to become independent learners and encouraging school retention. The public school teachers involved in the project are trained by Ana Aqra professional trainers and offered continued support throughout the program. Training focuses on the balanced literacy approach to learning and provides teachers with effective classroom management and assessment skills.