How Does the Hold on USAID Funding Affect Anera’s Work?
by Anera
Feb 3, 2025
On January 24, the White House issued an executive order immediately halting for 90 days all existing programming funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). U.S. organizations delivering humanitarian relief and development programs around the world have been issued stop-work orders, endangering lives and pausing initiatives that make education, water and sanitation,…
Read MoreZakat al-Fitr — Giving During Ramadan
by Anera
Feb 1, 2025
One of Islam’s major pillars is zakat, or alms, through which Muslims show support for the Islamic community. At the end of Ramadan, a special type of zakat is due — Zakat al-Fitr. These obligatory alms allow Muslims to cleanse their wealth after the fasting month while giving directly to the poor and needy. As…
Read MoreWhat Is Zakat?
by Anera
Feb 1, 2025
Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, is a donation that Muslims regard as a mandatory act within their faith. Followers of Islam who have at least a minimum amount of wealth are required to give 2.5% of their liquid assets away to charity each year. The aid should be given to the poor, travelers in…
Read MoreFaith-based Charitable Giving to the Middle East
by Anera
Feb 1, 2025
Many religious faiths around the world emphasize the value of charitable giving. Charity has been a central pillar of many religions for thousands of years, encouraging followers to give to those in need whenever possible. While the reasoning and origin may vary between religions, similarities for the basis of charitable giving can be seen across…
Read MoreA Climate Change Wake-Up Call
by Anera
Jan 31, 2025
Lebanon has gone through the entire month of January without significant rainfall – a troubling sign for a country already grappling with the effects of post-war recovery and a multiyear economic crisis.
Read MoreTransitioning from Relief to Recovery in Gaza
by Anera
Jan 30, 2025
Gaza faces a pivotal moment with the recent ceasefire. The devastation is immense, but Gaza’s people are ready to rebuild. Anera, with its 57-year history of supporting the region, is committed to transitioning from immediate humanitarian relief to long-term recovery efforts. A robust transition phase is critical to building a foundation for sustainable development. The…
Read MoreLearning Against All Odds in Gaza
by Anera
Jan 24, 2025
Anera is working to keep education alive in Gaza through the war and during the current ceasefire. By establishing temporary learning spaces and distributing Hayya Naqra literacy kits, we are providing essential resources to help children reconnect with learning.
Read MorePalestine Situation Report | January 2025
by Anera
Jan 14, 2025
>>> Read the full situation report The year 2024 saw the highest levels of displacement and structure demolitions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since OCHA began tracking these violations in 2009. This increase is mainly due to the widespread destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure by Israeli forces, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem,…
Read MoreDistributing Hygiene Kits to Displaced Families in Tyre, Lebanon
by Anera
Jan 7, 2025
Many families in Lebanon, particularly in the south, have lost most — if not all — of their belongings due to the recent war and displacement. Thanks to the support of International Relief Teams, small gestures like providing hygiene kits can make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Read MoreYour Support Brings Hope and Change
by Anera
Jan 3, 2025
As we step into a new year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generosity of supporters like you.
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