Mitigating Early Marriage in Lebanon: The Sama Project
Sep 20, 2023
Gender equality and empowering women and girls are fundamental to creating equitable societies. Anera has been actively addressing the critical issue of early and forced marriage among vulnerable populations in Lebanon through the innovative Sama Project over the past two years. In this blog post, we explore the remarkable success of the Sama Project, which…
Read MoreRehabilitating Homes and Providing Relief from Flooding to Families in Gaza
Sep 19, 2023
With funding from Helping Hand for Relief and Development, Anera has rehabilitated 12 homes to make them more resilient against flooding and more habitable in a variety of ways.
Read MoreAnera President Visits Akkar, Lebanon
Sep 15, 2023
This week, Sean Carroll, Anera’s president and chief executive officer, visited sites across Lebanon where Anera works. Here he reports from two locations in Akkar, in the northern part of the country. From the Ritaj El Hayat Medical Center In the early 2020s, Anera launched a multi-year program to deliver medicines for patients suffering from…
Read MoreTwo Years of Expanding Access to Chronic Disease Medicines in Lebanon
Sep 13, 2023
One day, Na’mat, a 70-year-old widow living in Tripoli, North Lebanon, felt faint and nearly collapsed in the street. Although she has hypertension, high-cholesterol and diabetes, she hadn’t been taking medications regularly to manage these conditions. The meds were simply too expensive. Fortunately, she managed to stay on her feet and get herself to the…
Read MoreMeet Rawan, A Personal Trainer Breaking Down Stereotypes in Lebanon
Sep 12, 2023
Rawan hopes to fulfill her many dreams with the knowledge and training she received in Anera’s personal trainer course.
Read MoreAnera Reads
Sep 6, 2023
What we’re reading These books are Anera staff and supporter favorites. They give some context to life, history and culture in the countries where we work: Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. We also feature some writings that describe the experiences of refugees and other communities related to those we serve in the Middle East that may…
Read MoreRehabilitating Homes for 100 Vulnerable Families in Gaza
Sep 5, 2023
With funding from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Anera is renovating substandard shelters, whether fully or partially, to to aid 100 vulnerable families in Gaza. Our goal is to address their basic shelter needs and enhance the living conditions of those in need. Anera is actively rehabilitating family homes in…
Read MoreInternational Day of Charity
Sep 5, 2023
What is International Day of Charity and why does it matter?
Read MoreInterweaving Journeys: Embracing Identity and Empowering Communities with Anera
Sep 5, 2023
Today I want to take you on a journey with me, a journey that led me to rediscover my roots and connect with a remarkable organization: Anera. This story is about family, homeland, and the power of community. It all began with a conversation, as many meaningful journeys do. Zeina Azzam, a dear friend and…
Read MoreNew Wheelchairs A Making A Difference in Gaza
Aug 28, 2023
For Adham who’s struggled with a worn-out wheelchair for two years, the arrival of a new wheelchair brings him immense relief. These wheelchairs are opening a world of possibilities to individuals and families in Gaza.
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