Ceasefire Begins in Lebanon as Thousands Remain in Shelters
by Anera
Apr 20, 2026
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began this week. But for many families across Lebanon, the reality won’t change overnight. With homes destroyed and entire neighborhoods in ruins, thousands will remain in collective shelters or out in the open, uncertain of what comes next. Behind every displacement is a family trying to rebuild, to find…
Read MoreFood Prices Surge in Lebanon
by Anera
Apr 16, 2026
War, Inflation, and the Growing Threat to Food Security Food prices in Lebanon are rising again. For many families, the increase is not gradual. It is immediate, visible, and impossible to ignore. At the supermarket, a routine trip that once covered essentials now forces choices. Items are put back. Quantities are reduced. What used to…
Read MoreApril 16 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon and Palestine
by Anera
Apr 16, 2026
Lebanon Update Lebanon is facing another dangerous chapter in a war that continues to deepen humanitarian needs, damage infrastructure and strain an already fragile country. While diplomatic talks have begun between the governments of Lebanon and Israel, fighting on the ground remains intense, particularly in the south, where airstrikes, displacement and destruction continue. Since last…
Read MoreAs Needs Rise in Lebanon, Anera Expands Its Response
by Anera
Apr 15, 2026
Across Lebanon, Anera teams are responding quickly to meet urgent
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Anera’s Lebanon Country Director on the Displacement Crisis From Beirut
by Anera
Apr 14, 2026
Over a million people have been displaced across Lebanon just one month into the war, with overcrowded collective shelters struggling to meet urgent humanitarian needs. Samar El-Yassir, Anera’s Lebanon and Jordan country director, shares what’s happening on the ground, where families have fled their homes with nothing and shelters are beyond capacity. Anera is providing…
Read MoreFrom One Camp to Another: Hot Meals for Displaced Palestinians in Nahr El Bared
by Anera
Apr 13, 2026
During the war, thousands of Palestinian families had to leave their homes in refugee camps located in South Lebanon, Beirut, and Bekaa to other Palestinian camps where living conditions are already difficult. This means displacement from one refugee camp to another. Today, Anera is responding to this reality. In partnership with the Women’s Programs Association,…
Read MoreApril 9 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan
by Anera
Apr 9, 2026
Lebanon Update Lebanon is reeling after one of the most intense waves of airstrikes in recent months. In the span of just minutes, more than 100 strikes were reported across the country, reaching from the south to the capital, Beirut. The bombardment did not stop there. Attacks continued into the night, hitting densely populated neighborhoods…
Read MoreWorld Health Day
by Anera
Apr 7, 2026
Established by the World Health Organization, World Health Day is observed annually on April 7 across the planet. World Health Day in 2026 Today is World Health Day. In 2026 alone, we’ve reached thousands with medical supplies throughout Jordan, Lebanon and Gaza. Ongoing support is critical to make sure the populations we serve in Palestine,…
Read MoreInternational Day of Sport for Development and Peace
by Anera
Apr 6, 2026
Every year, April 6 marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Today, we’re reminded that sport is more than a game. It is a space for healing, connection, and possibility. But for many young people across the Middle East, even that space is out of reach. 2026: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers No Safe…
Read MoreApril 3 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan
by Anera
Apr 3, 2026
Lebanon Update The situation in Lebanon is deteriorating rapidly. In recent days, Israeli ground forces have advanced into southern Lebanon from multiple points along the 75-mile (120-kilometer) border. Analysts estimate that troops have moved as much as 7 miles (11 kilometers) into Lebanon, with incursions continuing from several directions. There is also expansion of operations…
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