Lebanon Activity Log | March 2026
Mar 23, 2026
This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. March 23, 2026 Anera, in partnership with Distribute Aid, distributed 95…
Read MoreLebanon War Escalation 2026: What Happened and Why Thousands Are Fleeing
Mar 6, 2026
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…
Read MoreResponding to the Escalating War in Lebanon
Mar 5, 2026
Samar El-Yassir is Anera’s country director for Lebanon In the first hours of the latest escalation of war in Lebanon over the past weekend, people began fleeing as evacuation orders took effect. Since then, those orders have continued every day. The Israeli army called for residents to leave dozens of villages in the south and…
Read MoreLebanon Activity Log | February 2026
Feb 28, 2026
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…
Read MoreFoot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Lebanon
Jan 30, 2026
Lebanon is experiencing a rapidly escalating outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle, posing a serious threat to farmers’ livelihoods and the country’s food security. The highly contagious viral disease, which affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep and goats, has spread quickly across wide geographic areas, overwhelming already vulnerable farming communities. According to local reporting…
Read MoreWhat It Means to Keep Going in Gaza
Jan 28, 2026
Yazdan is Anera’s branch director in Gaza In Gaza, we have learned not to believe anything until we see it. Announcements are made. Timelines are promised. Crossings are said to be opening. Conditions are said to be improving. And yet, for the past two and a half years, reality has taught us caution. We measure…
Read MoreThe Current Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Jan 21, 2026
This page reflects the latest on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including updates across key sectors, such as health, water and sanitation, food security, education and shelter. This page will be updated periodically to capture the most up-to-date information on the crisis. Health Health infrastructure in Gaza remains shattered and vulnerable. Only half of hospitals…
Read MoreRole of International Aid Organizations: Anera at the GHRI Council of Presidents
Dec 15, 2025
Global Health & Relief Initiative (GHRI) – Council of Presidents MeetingAnera Headquarters, Washington, DC | December 13, 2025 Anera was honored to convene and host the Global Health & Relief Initiative’s Meeting of the Council of Presidents in Washington, DC – a timely and forward-looking gathering of leaders committed to coordinated humanitarian action. In his remarks…
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