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Psychosocial Healing in Gaza

by Anera

Jul 15, 2025

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Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, Anera has reached more than 10,000 children, teens and adults with psychosocial support, offering healing, care and moments of relief amid fear, loss and ongoing violence.

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From the Shell, a Thousand Seeds

by Anera

Jul 15, 2025

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Creating the conditions for recovery, growth and lasting impact.

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From Pallet to Purpose: If Wood Could Speak

by Anera

Jul 8, 2025

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I arrived in Gaza in pieces – slats once tasked with carrying medicines, food and aid across borders and through a blockade. I bore the weight of life-saving cargo, stiff from the strain of movement; ships groaned beneath me, trucks jostled me over pockmarked roads, planes carried me across continents. Then, for weeks, I was…

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Gaza: Starvation or Gunfire – This is Not a Humanitarian Response

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Jul 1, 2025

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Joint Statement 200+ NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. The 400 aid distribution points operating during the temporary ceasefire across Gaza have now…

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Lebanon Activity Log | June 2025

by Anera

Jun 30, 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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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | June 2025

by Anera

Jun 30, 2025

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In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. In some cases, additional activities may be added retroactively to the daily entries as we receive additional program reporting. Questions? See our FAQ page >>> Read the July 2025 response log June 30, 2025 Today, the ingredients for our project making…

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In Loving Memory of Mahmoud Rassrass

by Anera

Jun 26, 2025

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Last week, Anera lost our colleague and friend, Mahmoud Rassrass. His death, alongside two of his beloved children, by an Israeli drone strike, has left a deep wound in all of us who had the honor to know him, work with him, or witness the hope he brought to others. Mahmoud Mohamad Rassrass was born…

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Growing Food, Growing Futures in Jordan

by Anera

Jun 24, 2025

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Anera’s agricultural programs in Jordan are helping young people and families grow their own food and build sustainable futures, creating new opportunities across their communities.

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Anera’s Emergency Programs in Lebanon: May – June

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Jun 23, 2025

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Through vocational training opportunities, meal distribution, and sustainable support practices, Anera provides dignity through Lebanon’s emergency sector. Food Preparation Our team is distributing 328,000 meals throughout Lebanon, which are being prepared by participants of our job training program supported by UNICEF. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anera (@aneraorg) Arabic Couches Distribution…

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How Does the Israel-Iran War Affect Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank and Jordan?

by Anera

Jun 23, 2025

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As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the entire region is feeling the impact economically, socially, and psychologically as well as militarily. Though Lebanon, Gaza, and Jordan are not all active battlegrounds in this geopolitical confrontation, the fallout is undeniable. How Is Lebanon Affected by the Israel-Iran War? Lebanon had hoped for a modest economic…

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