International Day of Charity
Sep 3, 2026
What is International Day of Charity and why does it matter?
Read MoreIn the West Bank, Taeel’s Rooftop Became a Garden
Sep 3, 2026
For Taeel, a farmer in the West Bank, the land has always been more than a place to grow food. It is an identity, a livelihood and a connection to something larger than himself. Three years of conflict and repeated settler attacks made it harder and harder to reach his fields, but not impossible to…
Read MorePalestinian Refugees in Jordan
Aug 27, 2026
One Population, Many Realities Jordan has been a refuge for Palestinians for more than 75 years. For most, it has become a permanent home. The country hosts around 40% of the world’s registered Palestinian refugees. The great majority hold Jordanian citizenship and are deeply integrated into the country’s social and economic life. Yet permanence has…
Read MoreWhen Leaving Becomes the Easier Choice
by Karl Osta
Aug 27, 2026
Why Keeping Lebanon’s Youth at Home Matters For generations, Lebanese people have built lives across the world. Migration is not new to Lebanon. What is different today is the scale and urgency of the decision to leave. Since Lebanon’s economic crisis escalated, the country has experienced a sharp increase in emigration. Data on Lebanese departures…
Read MoreSupporting the Teachers Who Make Learning Possible
Aug 25, 2026
In times of instability and conflict, teachers can become a safe haven, creating spaces where children can learn, grow and imagine a future full of possibility. That is why Anera’s education work in Palestine focuses not only on children, but also on the teachers and parents who support them. When teachers have the right tools,…
Read MoreWorld Humanitarian Day
Aug 19, 2026
August 19 commemorates the annual World Humanitarian Day, a global observance of the violence, challenges, changes and hazards millions of civilians and volunteers in conflict-affected countries face every day with bravery, resilience, selflessness and sacrifice. World Humanitarian Day 2026 Today, August 19, is World Humanitarian Day, created to honor humanitarian workers and reaffirm the principles…
Read MoreTraining That Pays Off — Overcoming Youth Unemployment in Jordan
Aug 12, 2026
In Aqaba, Anera is connecting young Jordanians to the workforce, one certification, one interview, one job at a time. Jordan’s unemployment rate sits at 16% — and is dramatically higher among young people. As youth grapple with the widening gap between training and employment, they often find themselves caught between gaining skills and finding jobs….
Read MoreInternational Youth Day 2026: Empowering Youth in Palestine, Lebanon, & Jordan
Aug 12, 2026
Youth make up the majority of the populations in Palestine and Lebanon and are central to many of our program successes. Anera recognizes that youth hold the key to a better future.
Read MoreAbove Baqa’a Camp: How Rooftops Are Becoming Places of Sanctuary, Nourishment, and Opportunity
Aug 10, 2026
Above the family homes of Baqa’a Camp, rooftops are becoming places of sanctuary, nourishment and opportunity. Anera is helping 47 families transform these spaces into productive gardens that provide fresh vegetables at home. Using sustainable wicking bed technology, the gardens strengthen food security, reduce household costs and create opportunities to earn additional income by selling…
Read MoreOverview of Anera’s Recovery and Emergency Response in Lebanon
Aug 3, 2026
You may think Lebanon’s crisis is over, it’s not. Ongoing air strikes and evacuation orders, and today, nearly 1 million people remain displaced, including 130,000 still living in collective shelters and refugee camps. Entire villages are still empty, farmlands destroyed and livelihoods gone. Since the beginning of the crisis, Anera has reached over 980,000 individuals,…
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