{"id":215,"date":"2024-10-04T20:37:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T20:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azahir.org\/community-centers\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:45:29","slug":"community-centers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/azahir.org\/es\/community-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Centros Comunitarios"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-wb-hero__hero-33 wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12ff9299 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-64316575 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"nfd-text-balance wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"nfd-text-giga wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.15\">Azahir <strong>Centros Comunitarios<\/strong> in North Lebanon<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-md wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Azahir<\/strong> runs two local community centers. One is in <strong>Nahr el Bared Palestinian Camp<\/strong>, which is 15km north of Tripoli. The other is in the remote village of Tel Maayan in Akkar Province, both in Northern Lebanon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:800px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"867\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-464 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a614fdc6-a6cc-40a4-acdc-e50af147a8d2.jpeg?resize=1156%2C867&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a614fdc6-a6cc-40a4-acdc-e50af147a8d2.jpeg?w=1156&amp;ssl=1 1156w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a614fdc6-a6cc-40a4-acdc-e50af147a8d2.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a614fdc6-a6cc-40a4-acdc-e50af147a8d2.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a614fdc6-a6cc-40a4-acdc-e50af147a8d2.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a614fdc6-a6cc-40a4-acdc-e50af147a8d2.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(270deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%,rgb(255,255,255) 96%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container  nfd-wb-features__features-29 is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7e7a2dd1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-64316575 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"md:nfd-order-2 nfd-p-card-square-lg wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f3936dc0 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading\">Akkar &amp; North Lebanon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-text-faded wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-681c3d44 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lebanon&#8217;s most impoverished region remains with 70% below the poverty line. It is isolated from Beirut. This region has hosted the country&#8217;s largest refugee population since 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ea9f9df7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"837\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanon-poverty-map.png?resize=1024%2C837&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-570\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:240px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanon-poverty-map.png?resize=1024%2C837&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanon-poverty-map.png?resize=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanon-poverty-map.png?resize=768%2C628&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanon-poverty-map.png?resize=600%2C491&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanon-poverty-map.png?w=1240&amp;ssl=1 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-64316575 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46.jpeg?resize=1280%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:240px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"md:nfd-order-2 nfd-p-card-square-lg wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f3936dc0 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lack of safe spaces and recreational activities<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-text-faded wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-681c3d44 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or children and youth leads&nbsp;to destabilization, negative coping mechanisms,&nbsp;and future social problems&nbsp;in&nbsp;vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-64316575 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"md:nfd-order-2 nfd-p-card-square-lg wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f3936dc0 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating local community centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-text-faded wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-681c3d44 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With cultural programming to&nbsp;provide children, youth, and&nbsp;parents with safe, creative learning&nbsp;environments and positive&nbsp;development opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ea9f9df7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:240px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?resize=864%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?resize=600%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-04-at-17.44.46-1.jpeg?w=899&amp;ssl=1 899w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-p-lg  nfd-wb-media-embeds__embed-4 is-style-nfd-theme-primary wp-block-group nfd-bg-effect-grid-perspective is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-4xl wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11cf3510 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Nahr el Bared Palestinian Camp was established during the Nakba in 1948. It has transformed into an urban refugee camp hosting over 30,000 people. It is currently a zone controlled by checkpoints, has deteriorating basic services &#8211; its residents barred access &amp; limited rights.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-btn-wide is-style-outline wp-block-button is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-border-color has-header-foreground-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@azahirORG\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:120px;border-top-right-radius:120px;border-bottom-left-radius:120px;border-bottom-right-radius:120px\">Our YOUTUBE channel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-overflow-hidden nfd-rounded-md wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"El comienzo de Azahir: Recuerdos del viaje para construir un lugar donde florecer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yRBwCc_xrrs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-py-lg  nfd-wb-text__text-32 is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-67d0eb05 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"nfd-text-md nfd-max-w-prose wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading\">Nahr El Bared is Azahir&#8217;s core center of operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10dd94be wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe every child has the right to develop positively towards a bright future. We also believe the community embraces a rich culture rooted in traditions and progressive narratives. We empower our community members to celebrate Palestinian identity. They grow communal strength to improve the lives of young and older generations.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many studies have identified Community Centers or social centers as crucial for maintaining social stability. They also help increase local resilience. In environments with severe socio-economic challenges, we offer a safe place for youth and children. This safe environment allows them to develop and grow positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-28f0cd9b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-p-md  nfd-wb-testimonials__testimonials-5 is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0a5c629b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"nfd-max-w-prose nfd-gap-lg wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bbac977 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-border-primary nfd-text-md nfd-text-balance wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5acb86b2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-width:3px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Nahr el Bared is a incredibly special place &#8211; it won my heart with the spirit of the people to survive and smile through all the hardships thrown their way. The shocking restrictions to living a decent life and deplorable camp conditions &#8211; moved me &#8211; matched with their grace and dignity &#8211; it changed me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We built Azahir as a core pillar of the community, to ease the burdens of all families by caring for the heart of it all: <strong>the child <\/strong>&#8211; the seed for the hopeful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Azahir champions every&nbsp;child&#8217;s right to&nbsp;life, education and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To me, Palestinian culture is about standing proud on your feet right when the world makes it seemingly impossible to get up. &#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm nfd-text-base wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded is-resized wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"820\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-02-a-las-11.27.58-p.m.webp?resize=644%2C820&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-866\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:40px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-02-a-las-11.27.58-p.m.webp?w=644&amp;ssl=1 644w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-02-a-las-11.27.58-p.m.webp?resize=236%2C300&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-02-a-las-11.27.58-p.m.webp?resize=600%2C764&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alexandra Tohm\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded wp-block-paragraph\">\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded nfd-text-sm wp-block-paragraph\">Founder &amp; President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-p-lg nfd-wb-media-embeds__embed-13 wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-04bdac86 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"nfd-shadow-xs nfd-rounded-xl nfd-overflow-hidden is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-0 wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16;min-height:unset;\" class=\"nfd-stretch-cover-child wp-block-cover is-light has-aspect-ratio wp-duotone-004e27-ffa96b-2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-233 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240704_110529-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240704_110529-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240704_110529-1-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240704_110529-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240704_110529-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-header-foreground-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"nfd-pseudo-play-icon wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#\">View more details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"850\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 478 \/ 850;\" width=\"478\" controls src=\"https:\/\/azahir.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Video-2024-10-04-at-17.42.46.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-p-card-square-lg wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bbac977 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"nfd-text-contrast nfd-text-xl nfd-text-balance wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience the Rhythm of Tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-md nfd-text-faded nfd-text-pretty wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Our vibrant <strong>Dabke<\/strong> dance&nbsp;program celebrates Lebanon&#8217;s rich cultural heritage&nbsp;while promoting holistic&nbsp;wellbeing. This&nbsp;traditional Levantine dance&nbsp;brings&nbsp;communities&nbsp;together through synchronized movements. The rhythmic footwork builds both&nbsp;physical strength and mental&nbsp;resilience.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dabke<\/strong> is more than just a performance art. It embodies the spirit of collective joy and solidarity. It is often featured at weddings where dancers form living chains to celebrate life&#8217;s most precious moments. Through our program, participants discover the dance&#8217;s cultural significance. They also learn about its powerful benefits for the body, mind, and community bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-md nfd-text-faded nfd-text-pretty wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/azahir_org\">Follow us for our next Dabke rehearsal<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and feel&nbsp;the energy of this&nbsp;timeless tradition come&nbsp;alive!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Azahir Community Centers in North Lebanon Azahir runs two local community centers. One is in Nahr el Bared Palestinian Camp, which is 15km north of Tripoli. The other is in the remote village of Tel Maayan in Akkar Province, both in Northern Lebanon. 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