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Holistic Support for Adolescent Girls in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 20, 2025

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In the U.S., back-to-school season means crowded store aisles filled with notebooks, pencils, and backpacks. Kids rush to classrooms buzzing with energy and fresh starts. In Lebanon, though, back-to-school can often look very different for some children. For many adolescent girls, the start of the school year is filled with uncertainty. Will they have a…

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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | October 2025

by Anera

Oct 19, 2025

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In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. In some cases, additional activities may be added retroactively to the daily entries as we receive additional program reporting. Questions? See our FAQ page October 19, 2025 We prepared and distributed 4,500 bulgur-based hot meals today in various areas of Khan…

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A Night of Solidarity at Anera’s Annual Dinner

by Anera

Oct 16, 2025

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Anera held its Annual Dinner fundraising event on Friday, October 3, 2025. More than 430 people filled the room in downtown Washington, DC, united in their concern for Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, most especially Gaza. Omar Offendum opened the event by quoting Khalil Gibran and Mahmoud Darwish, reminding the audience of the pain of exile…

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World Mental Health Day: Hope for Healing Amid Conflict

by Anera

Oct 10, 2025

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On October 10, we commemorate World Mental Health Day, recognizing that mental health plays a vital role in supporting overall health.

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Anera Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement and Urges Unfettered Aid Access to Gaza

by Anera

Oct 9, 2025

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Anera welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement that includes a path forward for Palestinians in Gaza who have faced overwhelming suffering over the past two years.

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The Hard Shell – Anera’s Healthcare Clinics in Gaza

by Anera

Oct 3, 2025

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Step inside one of Anera’s healthcare centers in Gaza — a place built through determination, creativity and care. This short video reveals what’s usually unseen: the hands and minds behind every detail.

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Humanitarian Lifeline in South Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 3, 2025

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Cash Support for Families Facing Food Insecurity Even after the November 2024 ceasefire, hunger remains a daily struggle for families across Lebanon. The latest IPC report shows that 1.17 million people are in crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse, including 55,000 in emergency (IPC Phase 4). Another 2.25 million people are “stressed” (IPC Phase 2),…

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Lebanon’s Youth Take Climate Action

by Anera

Oct 2, 2025

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This summer, Lebanon is grappling with one of its harshest wildfire seasons in years, fueled by extreme heat and prolonged drought. Fires have erupted from Akkar’s hills to Mount Lebanon, devastating green spaces, displacing wildlife, and threatening communities. On August 9, 2025, Zahle recorded 45.2 °C, the hottest August day in the country’s history, with…

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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | September 2025

by Anera

Sep 26, 2025

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In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. In some cases, additional activities may be added retroactively to the daily entries as we receive additional program reporting. Questions? See our FAQ page >>> Read the October 2025 response log September 30, 2025 The latest update on population movements from…

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World Pharmacists Day

by Anera

Sep 25, 2025

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World Pharmacists Day is observed annually on September 25. Today is World Pharmacists Day. In Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Jordan, Anera’s pharmacists work under immense challenges, managing scarce supplies and supporting patients facing displacement and trauma. Today, we celebrate their courage, skill and the vital role they play in keeping communities healthy. View…

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