Celebrating Mother’s Day
by Anera
May 7, 2025
Most countries in the Arab world celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21. In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Mother’s Day 2025 This Mother’s Day, join Anera in celebrating the immensurable strength and resilience of mothers in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. As financial crises and violence plague the region,…
Read MoreEarth Day 2025
by Anera
Apr 22, 2025
In honor of Earth Day this year, we’re sharing reflections from Anera’s Naser Qadous on the ecological devastation in Gaza — and the urgent need to fight for its protection.
Read MoreGaza Culture Will Not Be Erased
Apr 15, 2025
If I must die,you must liveto tell my storyto sell my thingsto buy a piece of clothand some strings,(make it white with a long tail)so that a child, somewhere in Gazawhile looking heaven in the eyeawaiting his dad who left in a blaze—and bid no one farewellnot even to his fleshnot even to himself—sees the…
Read MoreWorld Health Day
by Anera
Apr 7, 2025
Established by the World Health Organization, World Health Day is observed annually on April 7 across the planet. A Look at Women’s Health Across The Globe in 2025 Today, women’s health is shaped by a range of overlapping challenges – from conflict and poverty to climate change and systemic inequality. While there have been important…
Read MoreLand Day
by Anera
Mar 30, 2025
Land Day 2025! On this Land Day, Anera recognizes the importance of land and the ownership of land to Palestinian heritage. We remember the beauty of the Gaza strip from just a few years ago, before the war left the area completely devastated. As many Palestinians are dealing with forced displacement, we celebrate the traditions…
Read MoreWorld Water Day
by Anera
Mar 21, 2025
No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting the situation in Gaza and poetry from Indigenous activists.
Read MoreWorld NGO Day 2025
by Anera
Feb 26, 2025
This Tuesday, February 27th, commemorates World NGO Day. The day is an international recognition of the tireless and compassionate work that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across the world undertake to combat poverty and inequality.
Read MoreInternational Day of Education
by Anera
Jan 24, 2025
Celebrated every year on January 24, the day acknowledges the critical importance of education within society. 2025 On World Education Day 2025, we celebrate the power of education and artificial intelligence in building a brighter future. With knowledge and innovation, children can rebuild their communities and maintain the human role in a technology-driven world. Let…
Read MorePalestinian Teachers’ Day
by Anera
Dec 13, 2024
Palestine observes Teachers’ Day every year on December 14 to honor the crucial role of teachers in Palestinian society. Palestinian Teachers’ Day 2024 This year we speak with Lama, a teacher in one of Anera’s temporary learning spaces providing education in the midst of the war in Gaza. Many teachers in Gaza, displaced themselves, are…
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day
by Anera
Nov 14, 2024
Every year since 2007, when it was established by the United Nations, the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14. #WorldDiabetesDay 2024 This year on World Diabetes Day, Anera holds in our hearts the millions around the world – including in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan – without access to insulin and other needed healthcare….
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