Remembering Piney Kesting
by Anera
Sep 23, 2026
Anera mourns the loss of Piney Kesting, a longtime board member, writer, and friend who died peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Boston. She was 72. Piney is survived by Kevin, her beloved husband of 42 years, and their two daughters, Tea and Zoe. Piney was a longtime Anera board…
Read MoreMacklemore Fans, Your Support Is Making a Difference in Gaza
by Anera
Sep 16, 2026
Here are just some of the things we’ve been able to accomplish in Gaza recently thanks to your support and the support of Macklemore.
Read MoreAfter Amputation, Qais Found a Path Forward at Al Jalil
by Anera
Sep 8, 2026
Qais is a young man from Jenin whose injury left doctors with no choice but to amputate his leg. For many, that would have been the end of the road. For Qais, it was the beginning of a different one. Al Jalil Society is a long-standing, community-based rehabilitation and physiotherapy center in Jenin dedicated to…
Read MoreInternational Literacy Day 2026
by Anera
Sep 8, 2026
Today on International Literacy Day we join the global call to recognize that the ability to read and write is a basic human right and a foundation for dignity and opportunity.
Read MoreInternational Day of Charity
by Anera
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
by Anera
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 Culture
by Anera
Sep 1, 2026
Palestinians enjoy a rich cultural heritage. The Palestinian people have lived through enormous upheaval over the course of the last century. Many Palestinians have been dispersed and displaced from their family homes, villages and cities, making Palestinian culture and traditions even more important for holding this community together. Whether in ancestral towns or in refugee…
Read MoreSupporting the Teachers Who Make Learning Possible
by Anera
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
by Anera
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
by Anera
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….
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