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World Water Day

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Mar 22, 2023

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No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting water preserving farming practices in Gaza.

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International Women’s Day

by Anera

Mar 8, 2023

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2023: Women’s Health This Women’s Day, Anera is focusing on the unique health challenges women face in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. Maternal, breast and reproductive health are just some of the top priorities to ensure women live a quality life. Yet, marginalized communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan have trouble accessing the quality care they…

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The Unique Health Challenges Women Face in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan

Mar 6, 2023

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Maternal, breast and reproductive health are just some of the top priorities to ensure women live a quality life. Yet, marginalized communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan have trouble accessing the quality care they need. Women’s health can easily fall by the wayside when medications and clinics are expensive or inaccessible, which can lead to…

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023

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Feb 10, 2023

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February 11, 2023 marks the eighth annual celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls In Science. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2015, it is a day to recognize the vital role women and girls play in science and technology and to celebrate the critical contributions of women in these areas. It…

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World Cancer Day 2023

by Anera

Feb 4, 2023

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Anera’s medical donations works closely with our healthcare partners to procure critical cancer medications for Palestine and Lebanon.

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International Day of Education

by Anera

Jan 24, 2023

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A Brief History of the International Day of Education On Dec. 3, 2018, the United Nations proclaimed Jan. 24 as the International Day of Education. This day celebrates education’s vital role in cultivating peace and development throughout nations. The International Day of Education, also called International Education Day, supports inclusive, equitable and quality education for…

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Palestinian Teachers’ Day 2022

by Anera

Dec 13, 2022

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Today is Palestinian Teachers’ Day, a time to recognize all those who play an integral part in the development of children, such as Anera’s program officer in Gaza, Suad Lubbad. “Having a personal mission to invest in the development of young children to reach a better tomorrow for Palestine has inspired me to persevere in…

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Human Rights Day

by Anera

Dec 10, 2022

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Human Rights Day 2022 Human Rights Day was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 54 years ago on December 10 to proclaim the rights all humans are entitled to regardless of their background or status. This year the UN’s 2022 theme is Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Although Anera is non-political, our community…

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World Soil Day

by Anera

Dec 5, 2022

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World Soil Day 2022: Overcoming Restrictions in Palestinian Agriculture The health of the soil in Palestine has suffered over the past several decades, due to land access restrictions, over-farming of small plots, and use of damaging fertilizers. Palestinian farmers are working to tackle the problems so they can keep up agricultural traditions that go back…

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Farming Helps Build Peaceful Lives In Lebanon

by Anera

Sep 21, 2022

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Farming fosters peaceful communities. In Lebanon, we equip people across the region with the tools they need to fight food insecurity.

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