Building a School in Zawayda, Palestine with Support from USAID
by Anera
Mar 2, 2022
Anera’s President & CEO Sean Carroll gives an update on the construction of a school in Zawayda, Palestine and supported by USAID.
Read MoreFarms to Fosool Provides Fresh Meals to Children in Gaza
by Anera
Feb 28, 2022
Anera’s President & CEO Sean Carroll heads to one of the preschools that has been positively impacted by Anera. The program serves 12 preschools across Gaza, reaching 1,428 children. It hires 100 local farmers to provide fresh produce and 40 local women, who work overnight to prepare the breakfast meals fresh every morning. The program…
Read MoreNew Vocational Agriculture Course in Lebanon Offers Youth Employable Skills
by Anera
Feb 18, 2022
Anera’s new vocational agriculture course in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley is supported by UNICEF and offered with our partner, Al Basira Charity. Al Basira provides educational and social support for blind and visually impaired children and youth. The course is providing students with practical skills that allow them to work in agriculture.
Read MoreNew Rooftop Gardens in Gaza Help Mohammed Grow Strawberries
by Anera
Feb 18, 2022
In Gaza, Palestine, over 56% of the population lives in poverty. And 69% of people struggle to put food on the table. With generous support from Humanity First UK, Anera has responded to this food insecurity by installing rooftop gardens for some of the most vulnerable families in Gaza. We’ve provided seven families with hydroponic…
Read MoreA History of the Anera-Islamic Relief USA Partnership in Palestine 2014 – 2021
by Anera
Feb 15, 2022
Since 2014, Anera and Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) have partnered to improve the communities and lives of vulnerable Palestinians. The interventions implemented by Anera and IRUSA address critical needs related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); early childhood development; livelihoods; health; food security; and emergency response. Anera and IRUSA’s shared priorities include principles of sustainability…
Read MoreCOVID-19 in Palestine: A Lockdown Within a Lockdown
by Anera
Feb 14, 2022
COVID-19 is a scourge that spares no society, rich or poor. Palestine is no exception. But Palestine’s precarious situation makes treating the virus and stemming its spread much more difficult. Inadequate healthcare, water and sanitation infrastructure, and resources limit Palestine’s ability to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization reports that in the…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from Anera
by Anera
Feb 14, 2022
Today is about expressing our gratitude and appreciation for those dear to us. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Anera community. While we appreciate your support every day, today is one of the few opportunities we have to be a little mushy. In the spirit of sentimentality, here are…
Read MoreKN95 Face Masks From Distribute Aid Help Protect Lebanon
by Anera
Feb 10, 2022
Thanks to a donation of 1.5 million masks by Distribute Aid, Anera is now distributing KN95 face masks to our partners and their patients across Lebanon. These masks will help Lebanon to manage and contain the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants.
Read MorePlay Is Important for Palestinian Preschool Children in Gaza
by Anera
Jan 24, 2022
Play is just as important as basic academics for preschool-aged children. In Gaza, Anera funded and organized outdoor activities for 1,400 children at 12 preschools. The goal of these events is to promote play, socialization, and teach best health and hygiene practices to families.
Read MoreEnglish Courses Set Students in Lebanon Up for Success
by Anera
Jan 14, 2022
In partnership with Arizona State University, Anera’s English language courses are expanding opportunities for young people in Lebanon. Let’s hear from a few of the students!
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