Lebanon Activity Log | April 2026
Apr 22, 2026
This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. Bookmark www.anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. Your support is…
Read MoreCeasefire Begins in Lebanon as Thousands Remain in Shelters
Apr 20, 2026
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began this week. But for many families across Lebanon, the reality won’t change overnight. With homes destroyed and entire neighborhoods in ruins, thousands will remain in collective shelters or out in the open, uncertain of what comes next. Behind every displacement is a family trying to rebuild, to find…
Read MoreA Message from Anera’s New Country Director of Palestine
Apr 16, 2026
My name is Khaled Rajab, and I’m the newly appointed country director for Palestine. I want to take this opportunity to say hello and tell you a bit about myself. I grew up during the First Intifada. During that time, I witnessed how strong communities could be when people came together. Despite the challenges, there…
Read MoreFood Prices Surge in Lebanon
Apr 16, 2026
War, Inflation, and the Growing Threat to Food Security Food prices in Lebanon are rising again. For many families, the increase is not gradual. It is immediate, visible, and impossible to ignore. At the supermarket, a routine trip that once covered essentials now forces choices. Items are put back. Quantities are reduced. What used to…
Read MoreApril 16 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon and Palestine
Apr 16, 2026
Lebanon Update Lebanon is facing another dangerous chapter in a war that continues to deepen humanitarian needs, damage infrastructure and strain an already fragile country. While diplomatic talks have begun between the governments of Lebanon and Israel, fighting on the ground remains intense, particularly in the south, where airstrikes, displacement and destruction continue. Since last…
Read MoreAnera’s Lebanon Country Director on the Displacement Crisis From Beirut
Apr 14, 2026
Over a million people have been displaced across Lebanon just one month into the war, with overcrowded collective shelters struggling to meet urgent humanitarian needs. Samar El-Yassir, Anera’s Lebanon and Jordan country director, shares what’s happening on the ground, where families have fled their homes with nothing and shelters are beyond capacity. Anera is providing…
Read MoreFrom One Camp to Another: Hot Meals for Displaced Palestinians in Nahr El Bared
Apr 13, 2026
During the war, thousands of Palestinian families had to leave their homes in refugee camps located in South Lebanon, Beirut, and Bekaa to other Palestinian camps where living conditions are already difficult. This means displacement from one refugee camp to another. Today, Anera is responding to this reality. In partnership with the Women’s Programs Association,…
Read MoreApril 9 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan
Apr 9, 2026
Lebanon Update Lebanon is reeling after one of the most intense waves of airstrikes in recent months. In the span of just minutes, more than 100 strikes were reported across the country, reaching from the south to the capital, Beirut. The bombardment did not stop there. Attacks continued into the night, hitting densely populated neighborhoods…
Read MoreWorld Health Day
Apr 7, 2026
Established by the World Health Organization, World Health Day is observed annually on April 7 across the planet. World Health Day in 2026 Today is World Health Day. In 2026 alone, we’ve reached thousands with medical supplies throughout Jordan, Lebanon and Gaza. Ongoing support is critical to make sure the populations we serve in Palestine,…
Read MoreInternational Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Apr 6, 2026
Every year, April 6 marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Today, we’re reminded that sport is more than a game. It is a space for healing, connection, and possibility. But for many young people across the Middle East, even that space is out of reach. 2026: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers No Safe…
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