Ana Aqra Association

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. Ana Aqra Association's goal is to respond to the educational, social and cultural needs of children in the early years of learning. The main focus of the association is to encourage reading and advance literacy. The secret to our success is that we always put the child first! Our mission: To develop a sustainable relationship between children and books by integrating reading into the educational curriculum within the Lebanese elementary public school system. Our aim: To encourage children to read for recreation, improve the reading skills of struggling public school learners and engage their educators, parents and the local community. Our vision: To live in a society where books are accessible and reading is available for all. Our Values: - We believe in the child's right to quality education. - We believe in an education that allows children to become independent learners. - We believe schools should provide a safe environment for learners. - We are committed to empathizing with the learner. - We are committed to making education an enjoyable experience where stories are used as a primary educational tool.