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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | December 2025

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Dec 31, 2025

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In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. In some cases, additional activities may be added retroactively to the daily entries as we receive additional program reporting. Questions? See our FAQ page December 22, 2025 Anera distributed 375 vegetable baskets (16 kg each) to internally displaced families in Middle…

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Lebanon Activity Log | December 2025

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Dec 31, 2025

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This log offers a real-time day-by-day record of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. It captures the daily efforts of Anera’s staff as they deliver vital projects and programs to communities across the country.

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A Little Hope This Christmas in Bethlehem

by Anera

Dec 23, 2025

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At the Saint Nicholas Home in Bethlehem, dignity is not an abstract idea. It is lived every day. Founded in 1976, the home has grown into a place of care and stability for 50 elderly residents. For decades, it has provided older adults with a safe, organized environment where they can live the life every…

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Emergency Shelter in Gaza: Families Struggle to Survive Winter Flooding

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Dec 15, 2025

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Thanks to the generosity of Anera supporters, families are receiving new protective tents and mattresses that offer life saving shelter from rain, wind and freezing temperatures.

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Role of International Aid Organizations: Anera at the GHRI Council of Presidents

Dec 15, 2025

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Global Health & Relief Initiative (GHRI) – Council of Presidents MeetingAnera Headquarters, Washington, DC | December 13, 2025 Anera was honored to convene and host the Global Health & Relief Initiative’s Meeting of the Council of Presidents in Washington, DC – a timely and forward-looking gathering of leaders committed to coordinated humanitarian action. In his remarks…

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Rains and Floods are Making Gaza More Miserable Than Ever

Dec 12, 2025

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Over the past several days, Gaza has been hit with heavy rains and severe flooding, and I want to share what this has meant for the people living through it, and for our teams trying to respond. The most devastating impact has been on the thousands of families sheltering in makeshift camps. Entire sections of…

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Palestinian Teachers’ Day

by Anera

Dec 11, 2025

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Palestine observes Teachers’ Day every year on December 14 to honor the crucial role of teachers in Palestinian society. Palestinian Teachers’ Day 2025 December 14, Palestinian Teachers’ Day, is an opportunity to honor the extraordinary educators in Palestine who continue their work despite unimaginable obstacles to educational access. Gaza’s education system has been devastated: over…

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My Five Decade Walk With Anera

Dec 10, 2025

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To have been a tiny part of Anera’s noble effort has been a great blessing. Anera has helped me to live my values and fulfill my purpose.

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Human Rights Day 2025

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Dec 10, 2025

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Every year on December 10, Human Rights Day is observed around the world. This day commemorates the anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking international pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the civil society around the world reaffirms a commitment to human rights today, we at Anera take particular note of the…

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Palestine Situation Report | November 2025

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Dec 5, 2025

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>>> Read the full situation report Since the implementation of a fragile ceasefire in October 2025, additional humanitarian convoys have entered Gaza. However, OCHA confirms that humanitarian conditions remain catastrophic. Humanitarian access approvals remain around 45% of requests, fuel imports meet less than 40% of operational needs, and nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, or nearly…

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