Updates on the Crisis in Palestine
by Anera
Jul 1, 2021
We will continue to update this page to reflect the latest on the situation in Palestine (Gaza, West Bank) and Anera’s response. Help provide emergency support in Palestine Despite the ceasefire, Palestinian families face enormous challenges working to recover and rebuild in the wake of Israel’s recent bombing of Gaza. In East Jerusalem and the…
Read MoreNabil is Using Vocational Education to Find Work in Lebanon
by Anera
Jun 21, 2021
Nabil is a 20-year-old Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. He is taking Anera’s vocational education course on plumbing to help position himself to find decent work in Lebanon’s grim labor market. Not only is he learning practical skills, but he is helping to restore houses to make them livable for their residents.
Read MoreMeet Tony, an Anera-ASU English Language Student in Lebanon
by Anera
Jun 5, 2021
Anera has partnered with Arizona State University to conduct online English language courses for young adults in Lebanon. Tony is part of this year’s cohort of online English language students.
Read MoreDocumenting the Tragedy in Gaza
by Anera
May 26, 2021
We feature here photographs from the amazing Zaanoun brothers, Mohammed and Ibrahim, who braved danger to themselves during the bombardment of Gaza to capture images of what happened. Follow Mohammed Zaanoun on Instagram at @m.z.gaza, and Ibrahim Zanoun at @ibrahim_zanoun.
Read MoreDelivering Emergency Medical Aid and Supplies to Gaza
by Anera
May 25, 2021
With the support of people like YOU and our medical donation partners Americares and Direct Relief, Anera was able to deliver the first (of many) emergency medical aid shipments to Gaza.
Read MoreIn the Words of Anera’s Palestine Staff
by Anera
May 18, 2021
What we are hearing from our colleagues in Palestine living through the current crisis. Updated on an ongoing basis. May 18 “The bombings never stop, day and night, and they are targeting civilian homes, public offices, roads and the main Ministry of Health offices. Their only COVID-19 texting lab is damaged and no longer operating….
Read MoreLearning about Palestine
by Anera
May 18, 2021
From movies and literature to blogs and informative news sources, there is a lot of information out there about Palestine and the current situation. We have put together a short list of some of our favorites. Whether you’re just getting started or have worked in Palestine for years, we hope there’s something for you in…
Read MoreReport on the Emergency in Jerusalem and Gaza
by Anera
May 12, 2021
What began as peaceful protests by Palestinians in Jerusalem angered by their treatment under occupation, has over the past five days boiled over into the largest conflagration of violence since the 2014 Gaza war, or even the 2000-2005 Second Intifada. As of May 12, 11 pm Jerusalem/Gaza time, Israeli security forces and bombs have killed…
Read MoreA Statement from Anera on the Violence in Jerusalem and Gaza
by Anera
May 11, 2021
We call on all those with the power to stop the evictions and the violence to do so immediately.
Read MoreBuilding Two New Preschools in the West Bank
by Anera
May 6, 2021
Anera continues to create new infrastructure for Palestinian preschoolers in the West Bank to learn in stimulating and child-appropriate environments. Our schools are specially designed to let in light and air and to create spacious areas for children to spread out and learn through experience and creativity. We are now building two new preschools, one…
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