Planning a brand refresh? Six lessons learned.
by Liz Demarest
Jul 9, 2018
Anera has just gone through a rebranding process in recognition of 50 years of impactful work. We are well known and highly regarded – thanks to our great staff – and our logo is everywhere in Palestine and Lebanon. So, why rebrand? Anera’s staff and board leadership agreed it was time we entered the modern…
Read MoreThe Plight of Palestinian Refugees Was Imprinted on My Mind
by Anera
Jul 5, 2018
Throughout 2018, our blog, will publish the words of Anera supporters, who have amazing and inspirational stories of why they are passionate about helping in Palestine and Lebanon and how they came to be part of our wonderful community. By Ann Kerr Seeing the world has been my lifelong passion. I started travelling when…
Read MoreAnera Then and Now
by Anera
Jul 3, 2018
This page will revisit some of the thousands of projects and people who Anera has worked with over the years to see where they are now — from universities that got their start with Anera’s help to teachers who changed their classroom with new skills they gained. #anerathenandnow Like the neighborhood around it in the town…
Read MoreRemembering Palestinian Refugees on World Refugee Day 2018
by Anera
Jun 19, 2018
Memories are a refugee’s treasure – memories of the sights and sounds of the homes they were forced to flee months, years, decades ago. The perfume of flowers from the garden or the aroma of spices in the market evoke fond memories of a happier life abandoned as families escaped war and destruction with little…
Read More50 Photos for 50 Years
by Anera
Jun 18, 2018
Anera is delving into our photo archives and featuring one emblematic photo for each year of our existence. The series will cover one decade at a time, starting in April and finishing in August, when the organization first opened its doors 50 years ago. #anera50for50 The Third Decade: 1988-1997 Anera increased its support for building capacity at…
Read MoreGaza Emergency
by Anera
Jun 13, 2018
Once again, the crisis in the Gaza Strip is generating headlines around the world. Recent protests at the Gaza-Israeli border left thousands of Palestinians in need of medical aid. These Gaza protests, called ‘The Great March of Return,’ were focused on the right of return for Palestinian refugees and their descendants to family lands or…
Read MoreAnera’s New Brand Story
by admin
Jun 11, 2018
In commemoration of 50 years of impactful programs with Palestinian refugees and vulnerable communities across Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza, Anera has a new logo and brand story. But we have the same mission!
Read MoreGaza Block Parties Bring Minnesotans Together to Help Palestinians
by Anera
Jun 7, 2018
Throughout 2018, our blog, will publish the words of Anera supporters, who have amazing and inspirational stories of why they are passionate about helping in Palestine and Lebanon and how they came to be part of our wonderful community. by Karmel Sabri I am a Minnesota native but my family comes from Qalqiliya in…
Read MoreRamadan 2018
by Anera
Jun 6, 2018
Every year on the ninth month of the Islamic lunar cycle, there’s a subtle stirring of anticipation as millions of Muslims around the world prepare to fast, feast and celebrate their beliefs during the holiest month on the Muslim calendar. It’s observed in more than 50 Muslim-majority countries and numerous other nations across the globe….
Read MoreGaza Strawberry Farmer
by Anera
May 23, 2018
Meet Akram, a Palestinian farmer in Beit Lahia, Gaza. He and his five brothers make a living from their 3.7 acres of strawberry crops. Anera rehabilitated the road leading to his property and they can more easily get their product to market. They also have a lot of visitors to the farm, who enjoy sitting…
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