Gaza and West Bank Response Log
by Anera
May 15, 2024
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. May 15, 2024 Today, we collectively prepared and distributed 48,000 meals through our community kitchens: We…
Read MoreWorld leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens humanitarian catastrophe
by Anera
May 15, 2024
A joint statement issued by international non-governmental organizations. Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state, UN officials and humanitarian NGOs to refrain from expanding its ground offensive to Rafah, Israeli troops entered the governorate on May 7. Over 1.5 million people, including 600,000 children, are at serious risk; more than 450,000 Palestinians have…
Read MoreRoots in Palestine: Dedicated to Palestinian Refugees Since 1968
by Anera
May 15, 2024
For Palestinians around the world, May 15th marks the “Nakba” (literally “disaster” or “catastrophe” in Arabic) which commemorates the 1948 Palestinian exodus during the establishment of the State of Israel. Nakba Day 2022 For Palestinians around the world, May 15th marks the “Nakba” (literally “disaster” or “catastrophe” in Arabic) which commemorates the 1948 Palestinian exodus…
Read MoreEmpowering Lebanon’s Youth: Making a Difference through Volunteerism
by Anera
May 14, 2024
Recognizing the transformative impact of youth engagement, Anera hosts events across Lebanon to recruit volunteers for community projects and promote grassroots organizing as part of our Nahno Volunteers project.
Read MoreNew Evacuation Orders in Northern Gaza Deepens Misery
by Anera
May 11, 2024
A Report from Anera’s Team in Gaza Our Gaza staff are reporting the alarming news of new and unexpected evacuation orders, issued by the Israeli military, for all of the North Gaza Governorate. Our team lead in Gaza tells us: “Today marked another devastating day here. The people of Gaza are in a fight for…
Read MoreProviding a Safe Space for Youth in Lebanon
by Anera
May 8, 2024
The Makani Project serves as a safe and inclusive space catering to individuals of all ages. It offers essential services such as capacity and skill-building initiatives, child protection and education support, and health awareness programs. Specifically designed to foster the holistic development of children, the project prioritizes their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Read MoreA Threatened Invasion of Rafah Will Be a Catastrophe for Civilians
by Anera
May 6, 2024
Today, Israel issued evacuation orders in the form of airdropped leaflets, text messages and phone calls to the large civilian population now sheltering in Rafah, directing people in the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah to flee to Mawasi, a southern coastal area devoid of infrastructure for basic services. Most families sheltering in Rafah have already been…
Read MoreLivelihoods Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 25, 2024
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…
Read MoreAnera Head Among InterAction Member CEOs Sending Public Letter To President Biden To Address Crisis In Gaza
by Anera
Apr 25, 2024
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…
Read MoreAdequate Housing is Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 18, 2024
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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