Gaza’s Survival Depends on Our Steadfastness
None of us wanted to believe this could happen again. After nearly two months of a fragile ceasefire, mass destruction and loss of life have returned to Gaza. It may feel familiar, but each new wave of violence is worse than the last — compounding the devastation and deepening the challenges. While much remains uncertain,…
Read MoreHumanity in a Place of Our Own
Reflections from Gaza As a ceasefire tenuously holds, we can begin to ask if the longest and most brutal war Gaza has ever experienced is truly over. We can begin to take stock of what the people of Gaza have survived and suffered. And we can begin to build a new reality: one defined by…
Read MoreHow Does the Hold on USAID Funding Affect Anera’s Work?
On January 24, the White House issued an executive order immediately halting for 90 days all existing programming funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). U.S. organizations delivering humanitarian relief and development programs around the world have been issued stop-work orders, endangering lives and pausing initiatives that make education, water and sanitation,…
Read MoreTransitioning from Relief to Recovery in Gaza
Gaza faces a pivotal moment with the recent ceasefire. The devastation is immense, but Gaza’s people are ready to rebuild. Anera, with its 57-year history of supporting the region, is committed to transitioning from immediate humanitarian relief to long-term recovery efforts. A robust transition phase is critical to building a foundation for sustainable development. The…
Read MoreCelebrating Life in Gaza: Happy Birthday, Hayat!
Today marks one year since you entered this world. Your name, Hayat, means “life,” but this first year has been anything but. It’s been a year of grinding displacement, hunger, and struggle. We’ve moved back and forth between Deir Al Balah and Rafah, never knowing where we’ll end up next. The only refuge I can…
Read MoreReflections from my Recent Visit to Gaza
In early December, I visited Gaza over three days to meet with Anera’s staff, see our life-saving work, and witness the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Read MoreDelivering Aid to Gaza: Facing the Worst Challenges Yet
Just as harsh winter weather is setting in, the situation for humanitarian aid going into Gaza has reached its worst point since October 2023. Israel has severely restricted the entry of commercial goods, and aid convoys are barely trickling in. The whole of Gaza is affected and in the north, where some areas have been…
Read MoreGaza and West Bank Response Log | Year One
In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. Please stay tuned here for the latest information. To subscribe for weekly updates via SMS on our response in Gaza, text GAZA to 1-866-549-0055. October 6-7, 2024 Yesterday, evacuation orders were issued for the entire northern region of Gaza. People from…
Read MoreAnera’s Non-communicable Disease Clinics in Gaza
NCD Clinics flag hypertension and diabetes, allowing patients to receive the chronic disease medication they need.
Read MoreThe Untold Story of Aid Convoys Under Siege
The situation on the ground in Gaza is dire and chaotic, with widespread military operations exacerbating an already desperate humanitarian crisis. Anera and other aid organizations face monumental challenges in delivering assistance to those in need amid the ongoing conflict. Military operations were previously concentrated in specific areas like Rafah and parts of the north,…
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