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The Lebanese diaspora in Connecticut responds to the war abroad
Manage episode 445297836 series 1162310
The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has become dire.
The country faces economic and financial uncertainty, and nearly 2000 deaths since the start of the conflict.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that of the 5.5 million people living in Lebanon, 1 million people are in dire need.
Today, humanitarian aid organizations International Rescue Committee and Anera joins us to describe what is happening on the ground in Lebanon.
Plus two Lebanese Americans living and working as chef-owners in Connecticut join us to respond to the situation and speak on Lebanese cuisine, culture and hospitality.
GUESTS:
- Samar El-Yassir: Lebanon and Jordan Country Director for Anera
- Ciaran Donnelly: Senior Vice President, Crisis Response, Recovery & Development at International Rescue Committee
- Reem Hadir: chef and founder of Lebnani Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar in Watertown
- George Noujaim: chef owner of Noujaim’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Winsted
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1. The Lebanese diaspora in Connecticut responds to the war abroad (00:00:00)
2. B (00:17:49)
3. C (00:41:37)
1956 Episoden
Manage episode 445297836 series 1162310
The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has become dire.
The country faces economic and financial uncertainty, and nearly 2000 deaths since the start of the conflict.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that of the 5.5 million people living in Lebanon, 1 million people are in dire need.
Today, humanitarian aid organizations International Rescue Committee and Anera joins us to describe what is happening on the ground in Lebanon.
Plus two Lebanese Americans living and working as chef-owners in Connecticut join us to respond to the situation and speak on Lebanese cuisine, culture and hospitality.
GUESTS:
- Samar El-Yassir: Lebanon and Jordan Country Director for Anera
- Ciaran Donnelly: Senior Vice President, Crisis Response, Recovery & Development at International Rescue Committee
- Reem Hadir: chef and founder of Lebnani Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar in Watertown
- George Noujaim: chef owner of Noujaim’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Winsted
Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kapitel
1. The Lebanese diaspora in Connecticut responds to the war abroad (00:00:00)
2. B (00:17:49)
3. C (00:41:37)
1956 Episoden
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