Celebrating Mother’s Day
by Anera
May 7, 2025
Most countries in the Arab world celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21. In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Mother’s Day 2025 This Mother’s Day, join Anera in celebrating the immensurable strength and resilience of mothers in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. As financial crises and violence plague the region,…
Read MoreIsrael’s New INGO Registration Measures Are a Grave Threat to Humanitarian Operations and International Law – 55 Organisations Say
by Anera
May 6, 2025
The undersigned 55 organisations operating in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) call for urgent action from the international community against new Israeli registration rules for international NGOs. Based on vague, broad, politicised, and open-ended criteria, these rules appear designed to assert control over independent humanitarian, development and peacebuilding operations, silence advocacy grounded in…
Read MoreSupporting International Workers’ Day
by Anera
Apr 30, 2025
Since the late 19th century International Workers’ Day, or May Day, is celebrated annually on May 1 to honor the working classes and the labor movement. It is widely observed in many nations around the world, including as a public holiday in Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine, to commemorate the continued efforts of workers to secure…
Read MoreAn Escalating Crisis in the West Bank
by Anera
Apr 24, 2025
How contributions to Anera’s emergency fund can directly impact vulnerable families. With the horrors unfolding in Gaza and political upheaval in the U.S., it can be easy to overlook the escalating crisis in the West Bank. But we cannot and should not look away. Since early March 2023, the West Bank has experienced intense military…
Read MoreThe Silent Crisis
by Anera
Apr 23, 2025
Mental Health and Economic Hardship in Lebanon The aftermath of the war in Lebanon and the continued Israeli strikes, compounded by years of political instability and economic collapse, has taken a devastating toll on its people, particularly its youth. The effects go far beyond financial struggles — mental health has emerged as an urgent issue,…
Read MoreHumanitarian Access Snapshot (Jan. 19 – Apr. 15) for Gaza and the West Bank
by Anera
Apr 17, 2025
Humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank sharply worsened between January and April 2025, with aid blockades, mass displacement, and attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers severely hindering relief efforts.
Read MoreRamadan Donors Gave Sustenance During the Holy Month
by Anera
Apr 4, 2025
Thanks to donors, Anera was able to help struggling families fight food insecurity by providing warm meals, food vouchers, and cash assistance. Donations made during Ramadan up to $123,000 were doubled to increase impact and reach families in need, who were able to focus on observing the holiday instead of food scarcity. In the West…
Read MoreAnera’s Mother and Child Clinics in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 3, 2025
In Gaza, where families are often living on the edge of survival, Anera’s comprehensive healthcare services offer a lifeline for mothers and children to address issues like malnutrition, breastfeeding support, and maternal care. The Challenges Mothers Face The challenges faced by mothers in Gaza are manifold, often beginning during pregnancy. The economic hardships of living…
Read MoreRebuilding Lives in Lebanon
by Anera
Apr 2, 2025
With support from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, we’re providing urgent humanitarian assistance. The recent war between Israel and Lebanon has left southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and parts of the Bekaa Valley reeling from destruction. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, agricultural lands scorched, and critical infrastructure — water systems, roads, and…
Read MoreLand Day
by Anera
Mar 30, 2025
Land Day 2025! On this Land Day, Anera recognizes the importance of land and the ownership of land to Palestinian heritage. We remember the beauty of the Gaza strip from just a few years ago, before the war left the area completely devastated. As many Palestinians are dealing with forced displacement, we celebrate the traditions…
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