BLOG

The Olive Press

Anera Reads

by Anera

May 26, 2023

Posted in:

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 More

What I Saw in Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon

May 25, 2023

Posted in: ,

I joined Anera in 2015. When I first started, I was taken aback at just how impressive and thoughtful Anera’s programs were (and still are!). The humanitarian and development needs in the communities where Anera works are frequently all too visible, and often it is tempting to rush in with stopgap measures to address acute distress.

Read More

Teaching Basic Math and Literacy in South Lebanon

by Anera

May 22, 2023

Posted in:

For these young people in Lebanon, having the tools to succeed can help them realize their dreams. Watch and learn more about what they hope to accomplish.

Read More

Working With Local Restaurants in Lebanon to Train New Assistant Chefs

by Anera

Apr 27, 2023

Posted in:

In partnership with Nourleen Restaurant, Anera is training assistant chefs as part of our vocational education program in Lebanon.

Read More

Training Young People in Lebanon to Become Chefs

by Anera

Apr 27, 2023

Posted in:

In collaboration with the Makhzoumi Foundation, Anera is training assistant chefs as part of our vocational education program in Lebanon

Read More

Training Teaching Assistants for Special Needs Children in Lebanon

by Anera

Apr 25, 2023

Posted in:

Anera is providing teaching assistant training to young adults in Lebanon for special needs children.

Read More

Thank you for serving hope this Ramadan!

Apr 21, 2023

Posted in:

Thank you to everyone who gave generously. Here’s a quick look at the impact of your contributions this Ramadan. I am beyond grateful for you and the Anera community. This year, our Ramadan food assistance program provided hot meals, food vouchers and food parcels to over 10,000 families across Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. And for…

Read More

Becoming a Personal Trainer in Lebanon and Finding Employment

by Anera

Apr 19, 2023

Posted in:

Anera in Lebanon is educating young people on becoming personal training assistants in order to find employment in a growing job field.

Read More

Serve Hope | Join an Anera Iftar in Support of Families in the Middle East

by Anera

Apr 7, 2023

Posted in:

Join Anera in-person at one of our interfaith Ramadan iftars in Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, April 11. These are wonderful opportunities for our local communities to come together and support the most vulnerable while enjoying great food and great company. Funds raised go to sending food aid to families…

Read More

A Timeline of Crises in Palestine

by Anera

Apr 5, 2023

Posted in:

The last year has witnessed the worst violence in the West Bank in two decades. In February 2022, Israel assassinated three Palestinians affiliated with Fatah’s armed groups in Nablus, launching an ongoing military campaign against Palestinian militants and returning to a policy of targeted killing in the West Bank for the first time in years….

Read More