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Gaza and West Bank Response Log

by Anera

Apr 26, 2024

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In this log, Anera will provide updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. Please stay tuned here for the latest information. To subscribe for weekly updates via SMS on our response in Gaza, text GAZA to 1-866-549-0055. April 26. 2024 A total of 23,000 hot meals were distributed today in Gaza: Furthermore, we…

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Livelihoods Under Attack in Gaza

by Anera

Apr 25, 2024

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Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover housing, education, WASH, health and food production systems. Livelihood Recovery In Gaza, 57 years of occupation and 17 years of blockade have substantially affected the population’s economic well-being. In 2022 and the…

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Anera Head Among InterAction Member CEOs Sending Public Letter To President Biden To Address Crisis In Gaza

by Anera

Apr 25, 2024

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InterAction and 50 Member CEOs, some of whom have organizations that work in Gaza, urge President Biden to take decisive and actionable steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Detailed within this letter are specific steps and commitments that can save numerous civilian lives and alleviate the suffering of Palestinians on the brink of…

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The Right to Adequate Housing is Under Attack in Gaza

by Anera

Apr 18, 2024

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In Gaza, systematic bombardment of civilian housing and infrastructure has created a crisis of shelter that is endangering over a million.

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International Community Urged to Act Against Israel’s Repeated Failure to Stop Settler Attacks on Palestinian Communities

by Anera

Apr 17, 2024

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The undersigned members of the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) urgently call upon the international community to intervene and halt settler attacks targeting Palestinian civilians and protect Palestinian communities near illegal settlements. The International NGO Community urges international actors to hold the Government of Israel accountable for persistently failing to prevent these attacks, forcibly…

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Palestine Children’s Day 2024

by Anera

Apr 5, 2024

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Palestine Children’s Day is observed on April 5th of every year. In 1995, Yasser Arafat started the commemorative day as a way of shedding light on the injustices and struggles that Palestinian children confront under occupation. On this day, Anera highlights the extreme difficulties faced by children in Palestine. In Gaza, where Israel is waging…

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Coalition INGO Letter to the White House and National Security Council: Attack on Humanitarian Workers in Gaza

by Anera

Apr 4, 2024

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President Joe Biden, United States of AmericaApril 4, 2024 Mr. President: We write to you as the leaders of US-based NGOs with staff operating on the frontlines of critical humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The majority of us have seen members of our staff killed or injured, and we fear deeply for the safety of our…

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Anera is Pausing Gaza Operations Amid Rising Threats and Attack on WCK

by Anera

Apr 2, 2024

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Following the targeted Israeli attack on a humanitarian aid convoy yesterday, resulting in the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers, Anera is taking the unprecedented step of pausing its humanitarian operations in Gaza.

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The Power of Community and Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

by Anera

Apr 1, 2024

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Since October 7, Anera has seen an unprecedented increase in peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising campaigns from around the world. These campaigns have been instrumental in raising funds and awareness for Gaza while demonstrating diverse ways in which communities worldwide can unite to make a meaningful impact. We have been amazed by the ability of our P2P…

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Getting Humanitarian Aid into Gaza

by Anera

Mar 29, 2024

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Delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza is filled with obstacles. Despite the challenges Anera navigates, we are able to deliver aid into Gaza by bringing supplies through Jordan and Egypt via planes and trucks.

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