{"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-11c1ca01 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-28232c24 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-12dd3699 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\"><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\"><\/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-fcfeff90 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-28232c24 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-8eebadab 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-7526a028 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"\">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-8a368f38 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-28232c24 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-8eebadab 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-7526a028 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"\">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-28232c24 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-8eebadab 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-7526a028 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"\">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-8a368f38 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-28f84493 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-b21d21b4 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-19850cd3 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-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">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=\"\">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. 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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=\"\">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=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"\">Azahir champions every&nbsp;child&#8217;s right to&nbsp;life, education and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"\">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-6c531013 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=\"\"><strong>Alexandra Tohm\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded nfd-text-sm\">Founder &amp; 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