Teaching in Gaza in 2026: Saja’s Story
Nov 3, 2026
Every learning space depends on a teacher. Saja Abu Seheeban is an English teacher in Gaza at one of Anera’s temporary learning spaces. She recently shared these reflections with Anera. I am an English teacher in Gaza. For me, being a teacher means much more than delivering lessons. It means being a person that children…
Read MoreMacklemore Makes History With Benefit Tour That Includes Anera
Nov 2, 2026
Macklemore makes history with his sold-out benefit tour for Palestine. iframe> div> Macklemore makes history with his sold-out benefit tour for Palestine. Palestinian culture and joy were on full display, but not without acknowledging the ongoing dehumanization Palestinians face on a daily basis. Special guests included Hozier, AURORA, Zeyne, DJ Habibeats, and many other artists…
Read MoreMacklemore Fans, Your Support Is Making a Difference in Gaza
Oct 26, 2026
Here are just some of the things we’ve been able to accomplish in Gaza recently thanks to your support and the support of Macklemore.
Read MoreMeet Anera’s Nursing Scholarship Recipient: Atef Najjar
Oct 26, 2026
Anera’s nursing scholarship opens up opportunities for aspiring nurses in Lebanon, such as Atef Najjar. Once he heard about the scholarship, he took all the necessary steps to pursue his dreams. While he says that he got a late start in his career, he assures others that, “It’s never too late.” Since 2023, Anera has…
Read MoreThe Year Our Olive Trees Gave Us Everything
by Karl Osta
Oct 20, 2026
I’m picking olives this year. And I keep thinking about the people who can’t. This is probably the best olive harvest I have ever seen. I’ve grown up around olive trees, and I honestly don’t remember seeing them this full. The branches are heavy with olives. Everywhere I look, there are more. It feels almost…
Read MoreMeet Najib, A Farmer in Lebanon
Oct 16, 2026
Meet Najib, a farmer who lives in Lebanon. Farmers in the region are going through an exceptionally difficult time given the ongoing financial crisis and continued bombardments. Cash assistance from Anera provides some relief. Learn more about how Anera supports famers in Lebanon and beyond. Transcript: Every small farmer got hit hard. But larger merchants…
Read MoreAnnual Dinner 2026: We Carry Tomorrow
Oct 13, 2026
Last Friday, Oct. 9, Anera held its Annual Dinner in Washington DC. The event raised $1 million in support of Anera’s work serving the most vulnerable communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. The evening brought together longtime supporters, community members and distinguished guests, including Her Excellency Dina Kawar, Jordan’s ambassador to the United States. Her…
Read MoreA Tailor in Bethlehem Gets Her Dream
Oct 6, 2026
Meet Shoruq, she is a mother of four and runs a small business in the West Bank. Recently, she received support from Anera’s community. This is her story.
Read MoreGaza’s Education Crisis: A System-Wide Collapse Threatens a Generation
Oct 5, 2026
For three years now, most of Gaza’s children have had little to no access to school. A child who was seven when the war began is now nine or ten, and has spent a third of the life they can remember waiting for school to resume. Anera’s new report, Gaza’s Education Crisis, tells the story…
Read MoreWorld Teachers Day
Oct 5, 2026
Today, October 5, is World Teachers Day, an annual UNESCO thematic day to recognize the essential role that teachers worldwide play in creating opportunities and hopeful futures for the next generation. Providing teachers with the skills, recognition and tools that they need to excel is vital to achieving the fourth UN Sustainable Development Goal on…
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