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World Children’s Day

by Anera

Nov 19, 2025

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Every year since it was established by the United Nations in 1954, World Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20. Each year, this date marks the celebration of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, reminding us to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and efforts to improve children’s welfare….

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World Diabetes Day

by Anera

Nov 14, 2025

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Recognized by the United Nations in 2006, every year the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14. #WorldDiabetesDay 2025 This World Diabetes Day, we recognize the importance of access to medical care in Gaza and the West Bank. Amid the devastation of the conflict in Gaza, many residents face a compounded risk, struggling with…

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Lebanon Activity Log | October 2025

by Anera

Oct 31, 2025

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This log offers a real-time day-by-day record of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. It captures the daily efforts of Anera’s staff as they deliver vital projects and programs to communities across the country.

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The 2025 Levant Olive Oil Crisis

by Anera

Oct 30, 2025

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How Conflict and Climate Change Devastate Lebanon and Palestine Every autumn, olive trees set the rhythm of life across Lebanon and Palestine. Families gather under the silvery leaves, spreading nets and pressing olives into oil that sustains them through winter. The olive harvest is more than an agricultural season; it is an act of continuity,…

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Holistic Support for Adolescent Girls in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 20, 2025

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In the U.S., back-to-school season means crowded store aisles filled with notebooks, pencils, and backpacks. Kids rush to classrooms buzzing with energy and fresh starts. In Lebanon, though, back-to-school can often look very different for some children. For many adolescent girls, the start of the school year is filled with uncertainty. Will they have a…

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A Night of Solidarity at Anera’s Annual Dinner

by Anera

Oct 16, 2025

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Anera held its Annual Dinner fundraising event on Friday, October 3, 2025. More than 430 people filled the room in downtown Washington, DC, united in their concern for Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, most especially Gaza. Omar Offendum opened the event by quoting Khalil Gibran and Mahmoud Darwish, reminding the audience of the pain of exile…

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Voices of Anera Staff from Gaza Through Two Years of War 

by Anera

Oct 16, 2025

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This collection highlights the words of our Gaza staff as they lived the war — setting up clinics, delivering water and finding small moments of relief, while trying to survive and care for their own families.

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World Mental Health Day: Hope for Healing Amid Conflict

by Anera

Oct 10, 2025

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On October 10, we commemorate World Mental Health Day, recognizing that mental health plays a vital role in supporting overall health.

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Anera Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement and Urges Unfettered Aid Access to Gaza

by Anera

Oct 9, 2025

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Anera welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement that includes a path forward for Palestinians in Gaza who have faced overwhelming suffering over the past two years.

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The Hard Shell – Anera’s Healthcare Clinics in Gaza

by Anera

Oct 3, 2025

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Step inside one of Anera’s healthcare centers in Gaza — a place built through determination, creativity and care. This short video reveals what’s usually unseen: the hands and minds behind every detail.

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