Hezbollah not only has armed and political wings. it also boasts an extensive social development programme. The civilian wing also runs hospitals, news services, and educational facilities. Its Reconstruction Campaign (Jihad al-Bina) is responsible for numerous economic and infrastructural development projects in Lebanon.[9] The group currently operates at least four hospitals, 12 clinics, 12 schools and two agricultural centres that provide farmers with technical assistance and training. It also has an environmental department and an extensive social assistance programme. Medical care is also cheaper than in most of the countries private hospitals and free for Hezbollah members.Most experts believe that Hezbollahs social and health programmes are worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually.Hezbollah mainly gets its money from donations. It's no secret that Hezbollah receives financial help from Iran, and Syria. Many Arabs in the USA also send money to Hezbollah.
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