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Implementing the EU Pact for the Mediterranean in the Levant

by Anera

Jun 30, 2026

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On 8 June 2026, Anera and the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa convened an event in Amman, Jordan, bringing together representatives from European institutions, government representatives, international organizations, civil society groups, academia, and the private sector to discuss the implementation of the European Union’s Pact for the Mediterranean in the…

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Anera Venture’s loan will allow Rani to rebuild his business in West Bank

by Anera

Jun 30, 2026

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Anera Venture’s loan will allow Rani to rebuild the kiosk and acquire necessary equipment. This investment will restore his dual-income business model and improve the financial stability of his seven-member household.

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World Refugee Day

by Anera

Jun 20, 2026

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What Is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day 2026 Being a refugee means carrying that labelled card – and everything that comes with it. The daily struggles, the lifetime weight, the doors that close before you even knock. But refugees don’t have to carry it alone. Friends, loved ones, and the humanitarians they meet along…

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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon: Living in Permanent Survival Mode

by Anera

Jun 18, 2026

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Anera’s latest on-the-ground report, entitled “Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon | In Their Own Voices: Living in Permanent Survival Mode,” captures a critical inflection point for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, where long-standing structural vulnerabilities have converged with the impact of the 2026 war. The conflict has not created these inequalities, but it has sharply exposed and…

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The Home We Built but Never Lived In

Jun 15, 2026

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Before the war in Gaza, the paintings waited for a home. They are still stacked quietly in a corner of my parents’ house, wrapped in plastic, untouched by dust or sunlight. I bought them during my engagement, imagining the walls they would hang on in the apartment my husband and I spent months preparing together….

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From Policy to Practice

by Anera

Jun 11, 2026

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Exploring How the EU Pact for the Mediterranean Can Deliver for Communities in the Levant Government representatives, development actors, civil society organizations and private sector leaders gathered in Amman on June 8, 2026, for a regional workshop examining how the European Union’s Pact for the Mediterranean can be translated into practical action across Jordan, Lebanon,…

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Anera Launches Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program

by Anera

Jun 7, 2026

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Anera recently launched the Point-of-Care Ultrasound training program with the Minister of Public Health, Rakan Nassereddine. Nine doctors from the emergency and intensive care departments at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Baabda Governmental Hospital, and Sibline Governmental Hospital are undergoing training to introduce POCUS technology to patients. POCUS technology is a qualitative tool that allows for…

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World Environment Day

by Anera

Jun 5, 2026

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Anera’s programs reuse resources that would otherwise go to waste, respect land and water by using these natural riches in the most eco-friendly ways, and replenish the beauty of the land through responsible waste and water management and the use of renewable energy sources.

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Lebanon Activity Log | June 2026

by Anera

Jun 4, 2026

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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 anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the May…

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Lebanon Activity Log | May 2026

by Anera

May 31, 2026

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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. View the…

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