BLOG

The Olive Press

Lebanon Activity Log | June 2025

by Anera

Jun 30, 2025

Posted in: ,

This log offers a real-time day-by-day record of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. It captures the daily efforts of Anera’s staff as they deliver vital projects and programs to communities across the country.

Read More

Growing Food, Growing Futures in Jordan

by Anera

Jun 24, 2025

Posted in:

Anera’s agricultural programs in Jordan are helping young people and families grow their own food and build sustainable futures, creating new opportunities across their communities.

Read More

Anera’s Emergency Programs in Lebanon: May – June

by Anera

Jun 23, 2025

Posted in:

Through vocational training opportunities, meal distribution, and sustainable support practices, Anera provides dignity through Lebanon’s emergency sector. Food Preparation Our team is distributing 328,000 meals throughout Lebanon, which are being prepared by participants of our job training program supported by UNICEF. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anera (@aneraorg) Arabic Couches Distribution…

Read More

How Does the Israel-Iran War Affect Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank and Jordan?

by Anera

Jun 23, 2025

Posted in:

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the entire region is feeling the impact economically, socially, and psychologically as well as militarily. Though Lebanon, Gaza, and Jordan are not all active battlegrounds in this geopolitical confrontation, the fallout is undeniable. How Is Lebanon Affected by the Israel-Iran War? Lebanon had hoped for a modest economic…

Read More

Israel Tightens Access Restrictions in an Increasingly Locked-down West Bank

by Anera

Jun 20, 2025

Posted in:

Since the recent military exchanges between Israel and Iran began, Israel has placed the occupied West Bank under a sweeping lockdown. Towns and villages have been sealed off with iron gates and concrete barriers, and movement is choked by a growing network of military checkpoints. The Israeli army has intensified its presence in areas like…

Read More

World Blood Donor Day

by Anera

Jun 11, 2025

Posted in:

Every year on June 14, World Blood Donor Day marks a date to highlight the ongoing need for global blood donations.

Read More

How Mohammed Continued His Education Through Anera and ASU’s Online Program

by Anera

Jun 7, 2025

Posted in:

After a stray bullet changed Mohammed’s life forever, his path forward seemed uncertain. Through Anera’s partnership with Arizona State University’s online program, Mohammed found the opportunity to continue his education from home and build a new future.

Read More

Vocational Training Opens Doors for Refugee Youth in Jordan

by Anera

Jun 2, 2025

Posted in:

Ninety-five young people from the Souf and Gaza Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan are embarking on a transformative journey – one that offers more than just skills training. The Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund is not only providing support but is actively engaged to ensure that these youth gain the right skills for…

Read More

Humanitarian Access Snapshot (Mar. 26 – May 28) for Occupied Palestinian Territory

by Anera

May 30, 2025

Posted in:

Download the full Humanitarian Access Snapshot Edge of Erasure The people of Gaza continue to endure the devastating consequences of Israel’s indiscriminate bombing campaigns, which have compounded more than 19 months of brutal destruction. The most recent total siege imposed by Israeli authorities on 2 March stripped over two million people of access to food,…

Read More

Why the New Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Aid Model Fails Everyone

by Anera

May 28, 2025

Posted in:

Two days ago, the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) – a U.S. and Israeli-backed entity with funding from undisclosed sources – began distributing a small amount of aid in southern Gaza. Israeli officials have indicated the GHF will now be the sole mechanism for delivering desperately needed food assistance into the territory. Israeli and…

Read More