Our Story
About Anar
Anar is a not-for-profit organization situated in Bethlehem, Palestine. Our work is centered on advancing the psychosocial wellbeing and resilience of children who have been impacted by violence and oppression. We are committed to improving the lives of these children through various programs and interventions that prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing.
At Anar, we believe that community-based psychosocial support and creative expression are fundamental pathways to community development and healing. Through awareness, advocacy, and community-based psychosocial services, we aim to break the cycle of oppression and intergenerational trauma and build community capacity for collective resilience and hope.
Our Mission
Our work is dedicated to ensuring that the essential human rights of health and wellbeing are prioritized for Palestinian children, caregivers, and the broader community. We strive to achieve this goal through participatory, holistic, and inclusive approaches to psychosocial support that are grounded in human rights and protection principles. By fostering collaboration and coordination with relevant stakeholders in the West Bank, we aim to create an environment that is supportive, responsive, and appropriate for our target groups.
Goal and Objectives
Anar is dedicated to empowering Palestinian children who have been adversely affected by oppression and conflict. Our goal is to foster their wellbeing, support their healing process, and assist them in realizing their full potential. By prioritizing the psychosocial wellbeing and empowerment of these children, we believe that we can make a positive impact on their lives and in their community.
Clear Objectives to Achieve Our Goal
Theory of Change
Anar recognizes the unique and complex challenges faced by the Palestinian community living under occupation and oppression, which have resulted in deep wounds and generational trauma. Our theory of change is focused on empowering Palestinian children, youth, caregivers, and communities impacted by violence and oppression through community-based psychosocial support, healing, and self-expression programs.
By providing a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and emotions, we can promote healing and resilience, which are crucial in addressing the root causes of trauma and oppression in Palestine. we believe that providing children with productive and positive opportunities for self-expression can renew their sense of purpose, enabling them to become catalysts for uplifting their peers, families, and the broader community. As prospective leaders, children share in the responsibility of breaking the cycle of trauma and suffering in Palestine.
We envision a future where supportive networks of care and healing are established, allowing communities to achieve their full potential while advocating for justice and freedom.Anar’s value system is centered on embracing justice as a way of life. It goes beyond the mere pursuit of freedom, emphasizing both an individual and communal journey of self-discovery and self-healing where each individual’s inherent worth is recognized and affirmed. Anar acknowledges the systemic and structural factors that contribute to trauma and oppression and seeks to address them through a collective and empowering healing process. This approach not only aids individuals in overcoming personal traumas but also fosters a sense of agency, solidarity, and resilience within the entire community. Additionally, Anar emphasizes the importance of communities embracing resilience and psychological immunity as they experience injustice, cultivating a strong and supportive environment for collective solidarity and healing.