Caught Between Two Wars
by Anera
Nov 1, 2024
A Syrian Refugee’s Struggle in Lebanon For 43-year-old Abu Jaafar, survival has become a daily fight. A Syrian refugee displaced by the conflict, he is now living on the streets of Beirut with his five children. Having lost everything to the war multiple times, he longs to return to Syria, but the path home seems…
Read MoreAnera’s Wound Management Clinic in Khan Younis, Gaza | A Report
by Anera
Oct 30, 2024
Amid the ongoing war on Gaza, Anera’s wound management clinic in Khan Younis provides essential wound treatment, infection prevention, and diabetic foot care to thousands of displaced individuals.
Read MoreYouths Play a Big Part in Anera’s Humanitarian Response in Lebanon
by Anera
Oct 28, 2024
The economy in Lebanon has been catastrophically bad since 2019. Unemployment is rife and brain drain a major problem. Now the country is in a full-blown war with Israel, which has displaced almost a quarter of the population. In the midst of it all, Anera – with support from UNICEF and KfW – is training…
Read MoreLebanon’s Health Crisis Amid War: An Urgent Call for International Aid
by Anera
Oct 28, 2024
Lebanon’s healthcare system is in crisis, with relentless attacks, critical supply shortages, and mass displacement impacting a quarter of the population, urgently requiring international aid.
Read MoreGlobal 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…
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