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Lebanon Activity Log | August 2025

by Anera

Aug 14, 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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World Humanitarian Day 2025

by Anera

Aug 14, 2025

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August 19 commemorates the annual World Humanitarian Day, a global observance of the violence, challenges, changes and hazards millions of civilians and volunteers in conflict-affected countries face every day with bravery, resilience, selflessness and sacrifice. Unfortunately, in many cities and countries around the world, refugees and civilians fight for their lives, struggle to find shelter,…

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A Childhood Under Siege

by Anera

Aug 14, 2025

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My Son is Growing Up Without Knowing His Father By Reem, a civilian in Gaza. My son Osama was born on October 3, 2023, in Gaza City — fragile, beautiful, and utterly unaware that he was taking his first breaths in what was about to become a war zone. I had left my husband and…

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Gaza: Israel threatens to ban major aid organizations as starvation deepens

by Anera

Aug 14, 2025

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Over 100 organizations call for an end to Israel’s weaponization of aid Despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies since 2 March. Instead of clearing the growing backlog of goods, Israeli authorities…

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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | August 2025

by Anera

Aug 13, 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 August 13, 2025 “I am very exhausted today. I just left the office at 7pm. The heat…

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International Youth Day 2025: Empowering Youth in Palestine, Lebanon, & Jordan

by Anera

Aug 12, 2025

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Youth make up the majority of the populations in Palestine and Lebanon and are central to many of our program successes. Anera recognizes that youth hold the key to a better future.

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Rebuilding Beirut After the Blast: Anera’s Long-Term Recovery Efforts

by Anera

Aug 1, 2025

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Five years after the Beirut port explosion, Anera continues rebuilding lives in Lebanon through home repairs, job training, education, food security and healthcare.

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Lebanon Activity Log | July 2025

by Anera

Jul 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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Gaza Starvation Deepens

Jul 30, 2025

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Anera’s Gaza Director Yazdan El Amawi shares the latest on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where starvation is rising and basic services are collapsing.

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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | July 2025

by Anera

Jul 30, 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 July 30, 2025 Today, we distributed a total of 200 vegetable baskets to displaced persons in Gaza…

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