International Women’s Day 2019: Women Who Inspire Us
by AneraMar 22, 2019
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8th, we are highlighting a woman every Friday from either Palestine or Lebanon who is a leader in her community, changing social norms or making the world a better place. Layla Professional driver at Anera Lebanon “I love driving. Every time I sit…
Read MoreWorld Water Day 2019
by AneraMar 21, 2019
No one should be left behind when it comes to access to fresh water. In keeping with the UN’s theme for World Water Day on March 22nd, “Water for All,” Anera is highlighting the dire water situation in Gaza where most water is non-potable and poor sanitation pervades communities without sewage networks as well as what…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from Anera
by AneraFeb 14, 2019
Will you be our Valentine? Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us by revisiting how our programs and the communities where we work play a role in supporting healthy hearts! 6. Healthy Food Olives and olive oil are flavorful additions to a heart healthy diet. Olives are the fruit of an ancient symbol of Palestine: rooted to…
Read MorePromoting Environmentalism & Hygiene in Lebanon
by AneraFeb 11, 2019
Meet Hatem, a 12-year-old Palestinian living in Burj Shemali camp in south Lebanon, while he gives you a tour of his school and shows you how Anera is working to promote environmentalism and hygiene in Lebanon by conducting a series of awareness sessions at UNRWA schools. These sessions are held to change attitudes and behaviors…
Read MoreEmergency Storm Response in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
by AneraFeb 6, 2019
In Lebanon, 70,000 refugees are at risk during extreme weather events. Of that number, over half are children, some 40,000. Last month, Lebanon was battered by two heavy storms. The impact on Syrian refugees living in tent camps was particularly acute. The first storm, Norma, struck on January 6 with heavy rain, high winds and…
Read MoreTAKREEM 2018 International Contribution to Arab Society Award Video
by AneraDec 27, 2018
Congratulations to all Anera’s staff, board, and supporters on winning the Takreem 2018 International Contribution to Arab Society Award! More information about the award is available in our press release.
Read MoreAnera’s Top 10 Success Stories of 2018
by AneraDec 26, 2018
This list highlights our most popular stories and blog posts from 2018. We hope you enjoy! 10. Three Generations of Support: Our Family & Anera Reflecting on the genesis of Anera and her family’s support for the organization since the beginning, Betty Sams wrote in a guest blog post, “In August of 1967, 50 people from all…
Read MoreHoliday Message from Anera (2018)
by AneraDec 21, 2018
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful and happy holidays from everyone at Anera! Your support in 2018 allowed us to help refugees and vulnerable communities across Palestine and Lebanon. See what we plan to do in 2019 and how you can help.
Read MoreAnera Then and Now
by AneraDec 4, 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 “Years ago I visited a community in Nassariya,…
Read MoreThe Cornerstone of Palestinian Society: Family
by AneraNov 28, 2018
Families have always been the cornerstone of Palestinian society, and serve as the first place where children can learn respect, self-esteem, responsibility, community and most importantly love. These values, when amplified in society at-large, shape a nation. That is why Anera strives to deliver projects and programs that directly benefit Palestinian families in the West…
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