Who We Are

American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) is a leading American NGO whose humanitarian aid efforts focus entirely on the Middle East. Since 1968, ANERA has partnered with local groups to create opportunity and hope in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan. ANERA’s programs directly benefit more than one million people each year.

Initially providing aid to Palestinians immediately following the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, ANERA now addresses the long-term economic and social needs of Palestinians, Lebanese and Jordanians, and also provides relief during emergencies.

ANERA delivers immediate and concrete results by virtue of its decades of experience in the region and highly trained staff in Jerusalem, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan. ANERA helps local institutions become more self-sufficient and effective in serving their communities. Every project is planned in consultation with the communities that ultimately benefit—an approach that ensures relevancy and commitment, and secures the long-term viability of the projects.

ANERA’s Status

ANERA is a registered 501(c)3 non-governmental organization and a founding member of InterAction, a coalition of over 160 US-based non-profits working to promote worldwide development. We received our fifth consecutive rating of 4 stars from Charity Navigator, an overseer of fiscal responsibility. This distinctive rank is earned by only 3% of rated nonprofits.

ANERA's work is made possible through the support of thousands of private donors, in the US and abroad, and grants from numerous public and private institutions.

Learn more about our commitment to accountability and tranparency here.