Global Handwashing Day
by Anera
Oct 15, 2024
Marked annually on October 15, Global Handwashing Day is the culmination of over two decades of multilateral advocacy programs focused on infection prevention through clean hands and hygiene promotion. The first #GlobalHandwashingDay in 2008 commemorated a break from pilot programs towards formal advocacy for policies that explicitly incorporated behavior change into international development agendas. The…
Read MoreSteps for Delivering Aid to Gaza
by Anera
Oct 11, 2024
Anera’s staff in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza work hard every day to coordinate the movement of aid into Gaza. They have been able to bring into Gaza 1,076 trucks, and counting, since the beginning of the war in October 2023. With those shipments, the team has facilitated distributions of 42 million meals,…
Read MoreAnera’s Annual Dinner Supports Vital Aid in the Middle East
by Anera
Oct 10, 2024
On October 4, 2024, Anera hosted its Annual Dinner fundraiser at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC, drawing 520 guests who came together to support vital humanitarian and development initiatives in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Jordan. The event, which raised over $3 million, reflected Anera’s commitment to empowering and honoring life through community-focused…
Read MoreAnera in Gaza in 2024
by Anera
Oct 7, 2024
The Anera community’s support for Gaza has been extraordinary over the past year. Your continued support is crucial for Palestinians in Gaza.
Read MoreForced to Flee
by Anera
Oct 4, 2024
Lebanon’s Displaced Families Endure War The war on Lebanon has stretched on for over a year, forcing tens of thousands of families to flee their homes, just as they did in 2006. But this time, the displacement feels more painful, the suffering more profound, and the end of their misery seems even more distant. For…
Read MoreLHIF Issues Urgent Call for Ceasefire in Lebanon
by Anera
Sep 26, 2024
The Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum is an informal and independent coordinating body comprised of 69 international NGOs (including Anera) who are working to address the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities throughout Lebanon. Urgent Call for Ceasefire: Humanitarian Organizations in Lebanon Call for Immediate Action The past few days saw unprecedented escalation of Israeli…
Read MoreNGOs call for a humanitarian reset in Gaza: An NGO submission under NSM20
by Anera
Sep 26, 2024
>>> Read the full statement, with hyperlinked sources NGOs urge the Biden-Harris Administration to adjust course on its approach to Gaza given the catastrophic harm to civilians. Earlier this year, the Biden-Harris Administration created a new policy, National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM20) that included a requirement that all U.S. security partners facilitate humanitarian assistance. Israel…
Read MoreAnera Statement Regarding Misinformation on Humanitarian Aid Distribution in Gaza
by Anera
Sep 24, 2024
September 24, 2024 — In the past few days, libelous social media posts have circulated accusing Anera of withholding the distribution of tarpaulins and other humanitarian aid in Gaza. These claims are categorically false. Anera unequivocally rejects any allegations that supplies have been misappropriated, withheld for profit, or diverted to commercial markets by our organization…
Read MoreSupporting Lebanon’s Healthcare Sector During the War
by Anera
Sep 23, 2024
Amid Lebanon’s escalating crisis, Anera is strengthening healthcare by equipping emergency facilities and delivering critical supplies, urging a ceasefire to protect civilians and prevent further humanitarian disaster.
Read MoreTraining A New Generation of Electricians in Bekaa, Lebanon
by Anera
Sep 18, 2024
Anera’s vocational training program in Bekaa, Lebanon, equips youth with essential electrical skills, offering hands-on courses and mentorship to prepare them for jobs in high-demand skilled trades and empower them to build a stable future.
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