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Anera’s Annual Dinner Supports Vital Aid in the Middle East

by Anera

Oct 10, 2024

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On October 4, 2024, Anera hosted its Annual Dinner fundraiser at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC, drawing 520 guests who came together to support vital humanitarian and development initiatives in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Jordan. The event, which raised over $3 million, reflected Anera’s commitment to empowering and honoring life through community-focused…

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Timeline of Anera’s Response to Crises

by Anera

Jun 15, 2024

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Discover how Anera, serving the Middle East for 56 years, provides essential aid during crises including medicines, food, clothes, and hygiene supplies. We rebuild schools and hospitals, support local livelihoods through vocational education and small businesses. Explore our timeline of crisis responses in the region.

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Anera’s Commitment to Communities in the Middle East

by Anera

Jun 14, 2024

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Anera offers emergency relief and sustainable development in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, emphasizing health, education, and economic sectors with no political or religious affiliations.

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World Environment Day

by Anera

Jun 5, 2024

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Anera’s programs reuse resources that would otherwise go to waste, respect land and water by using these natural riches in the most eco-friendly ways, and replenish the beauty of the land through responsible waste and water management and the use of renewable energy sources.

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Roots in Palestine: Dedicated to Palestinian Refugees Since 1968

by Anera

May 15, 2024

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For Palestinians around the world, May 15th marks the “Nakba” (literally “disaster” or “catastrophe” in Arabic) which commemorates the 1948 Palestinian exodus during the establishment of the State of Israel. Nakba Day 2022 For Palestinians around the world, May 15th marks the “Nakba” (literally “disaster” or “catastrophe” in Arabic) which commemorates the 1948 Palestinian exodus…

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New Evacuation Orders in Northern Gaza Deepens Misery

by Anera

May 11, 2024

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A Report from Anera’s Team in Gaza Our Gaza staff are reporting the alarming news of new and unexpected evacuation orders, issued by the Israeli military, for all of the North Gaza Governorate. Our team lead in Gaza tells us: “Today marked another devastating day here. The people of Gaza are in a fight for…

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An Update on Anera’s Staff in Gaza

Jan 12, 2024

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As Anera’s country director in Palestine, I would like to share an update on our staff’s welfare in Gaza. Our colleagues have faced unprecedented challenges over the last three months. When I report on our staff, I always say that they’re all accounted for. They’re all safe and physically unharmed. But they are far from…

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Navigating Challenges to Deliver Humanitarian Relief in Wartime Gaza

by Anera

Dec 14, 2023

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The ongoing war in Gaza presents formidable challenges for organizations like Anera striving to deliver humanitarian aid. The relentless pace of violence and overwhelming scale of destruction and need have created conditions that are testing the capacity and ability of the international community. Each day of the war calls for urgent response. Anera, like the…

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GivingTuesday Gratitude

by Anera

Nov 29, 2023

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Thanks to the Anera community, we surpassed our GivingTuesday goal! While GivingTuesday is an important fundraising day for many, this year it was especially meaningful to Anera as the day coincided with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In total, the Anera community came together and raised over $300,000 yesterday. That’s $300,000…

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Local Power, Global Impact: Inside Anera’s Swift Response in Gaza

Nov 15, 2023

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The continuing war in Gaza that started on October 7, and its resulting humanitarian catastrophe, has escalated faster and more intensely than anyone could have anticipated. Anera’s staff had to spring into quick action and I am so very proud of what we have been able to do, despite the overwhelming challenges. First and foremost,…

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