What’s happening in the West Bank?

INFO What’s happening in the West Bank? As violence in the West Bank continues, the humanitarian crisis becomes increasingly dire. What is the West Bank? The West Bank is one of the two primary territories that make up the modern State of Palestine and is considered by Palestinians to be part of their homeland. While…

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Celebrating Mother’s Day

Most countries in the Arab world celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21. In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Mother’s Day 2025 This Mother’s Day, join Anera in celebrating the immensurable strength and resilience of mothers in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. As financial crises and violence plague the region,…

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Remembering Mousa Shawwa

Anera's Mousa Shawwa, who was killed on March 8, 2024

The moment we have feared has come. We’ve lost one of our dear colleagues in Gaza. With heavy hearts, Anera announces the death of our colleague Mousa Shawwa on March 8, 2024. It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved colleague, Mousa Shawwa, on March 8, 2024, in Al…

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Hope During Ramadan: Supporting Communities During Crisis

Ramadan lanterns

For refugees and vulnerable communities in the Middle East, daily life is fraught with immense challenges. Yet, amidst these difficulties, our unwavering hope for a better future remains a powerful tool. With your generous support, we can turn this hope into tangible action, providing vital assistance to those facing unimaginable hardships. In Gaza, where the…

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Statement on the Evacuation and its Humanitarian Consequences

Gazans fleeing in panic from the north to the south, October 13, 2023.

According to International Humanitarian Law, collective punishment is a war crime and forcible transfer is a crime against humanity. We call for the mass evacuation order issued to 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza to be immediately revoked. That is plain for all to see. In just the past 7 days, the damage inflicted on the…

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