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Anera’s Programs Empower Women in Gaza Through Food Production

by Anera

Mar 23, 2026

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Daily life in Gaza has been completely upended since the start of the war. Earning an income is nearly impossible, markets barely function, cash is scarce and displacement has disrupted livelihoods across the territory. Yet despite these challenges, women are finding ways to support their families and communities. With Anera’s support, women in Gaza are…

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World Water Day

by Anera

Mar 22, 2026

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No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting the situation in Gaza and poetry from Indigenous activists.

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How Anera’s Women Can Project Is Helping Women in Gaza Feed Families and Rebuild Lives

by Anera

Mar 19, 2026

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In Gaza, where families face displacement, hunger and rising costs, Anera’s Women Can Project is providing both food assistance and income opportunities. What began during the height of the war and famine as a small effort with seven women has grown to support 62 women. Together, they prepare and distribute daily meals to families in…

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Our Kites: Turning Sadness and Frustration into Action

by Anera

Mar 17, 2026

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By Audrey and Akshita Fundraising for Anera helped us turn feelings of sadness and frustration into action, and it reminded us that change often starts with small steps. This experience showed us that even as high school students, we can still create meaningful impact. We are both passionate about learning about the world and working…

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Ramadan Distribution in Lebanon

by Anera

Mar 9, 2026

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Anera is working to provide Ramadan meals in Lebanon daily. Families displaced or otherwise affected by war deserve dignity and nourishment, and this is only possible with your help. Watch below some stories and reports of our progress so far. From Beirut to Mount Lebanon, from the south to the Bekaa, all the way to…

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International Women’s Day

by Anera

Mar 8, 2026

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On this International Women’s Day 2024, we share the story of women who benefit from our rooftop garden projects in Lebanon. This is just one of our many projects built to empower women.

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Lebanon War Escalation 2026: What Happened and Why Thousands Are Fleeing

by Anera

Mar 6, 2026

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In the first days of March 2026, a sharp escalation of violence pushed Lebanon into another dangerous chapter of conflict. Airstrikes, rocket fire and widespread evacuation orders forced tens of thousands of families to leave their homes within hours. Across southern Lebanon, the suburbs of Beirut and the Bekaa Valley in the west, neighborhoods that…

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Staff Safety and Program Continuity Across Anera’s Areas of Operation

by Anera

Mar 2, 2026

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Anera is closely monitoring the escalating crisis across the Middle East, which has already caused deaths, displacement, movement restrictions and heightened public concern. Military activity and closures are affecting daily life for civilians and humanitarian workers alike. Anera is taking active steps to protect staff and adapt operations to sustain essential services for communities in…

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Lebanon Activity Log | February 2026

by Anera

Feb 28, 2026

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Anera Humanitarian Aid and Development in Lebanon – Activity Log This log provides a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. While it offers a glimpse into the efforts of our staff as they deliver vital programs across the country, it does not capture everything happening on the ground. Updates are drawn from text messages and chats…

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Ramadan in Lebanon

by Anera

Feb 27, 2026

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Anera’s Response to Food Insecurity and Crisis Ramadan in Lebanon arrives this year under the weight of economic collapse, rising poverty, security instability, and continued Israeli attacks on multiple areas across the country. For thousands of families, the holy month is no longer only a time of reflection and generosity. It is also a time…

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