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Palestine Children’s Day 2024

by Anera

Apr 5, 2024

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Palestine Children’s Day is observed on April 5th of every year. In 1995, Yasser Arafat started the commemorative day as a way of shedding light on the injustices and struggles that Palestinian children confront under occupation. On this day, Anera highlights the extreme difficulties faced by children in Palestine. In Gaza, where Israel is waging…

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World Water Day

by Anera

Mar 22, 2024

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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.

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International Women’s Day

by Anera

Mar 8, 2024

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On this International Women’s Day 2024, we share the story of women who benefit from our rooftop garden projects in Lebanon. This is just one of our many projects built to empower women.

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World NGO Day 2024

by Anera

Feb 27, 2024

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Recognizing the Global Importance of NGOs 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. This day celebrates not just NGOs themselves, but also the vision for a better world and…

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Digital Learning Day

by Anera

Feb 15, 2024

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Digital Learning Day is a day to stand up for the right of every human being to get an education. The day was founded in 2012 by the Alliance for Excellent Education on the principle that technology is an essential tool to remedy learning inequities. For the regions of Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan, digital learning…

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

by Anera

Feb 11, 2024

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February 11, 2024 marks the ninth 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 2024

by Anera

Feb 4, 2024

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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 Solidarity with the Palestinian People

by Anera

Nov 29, 2023

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Every year, November 29 marks International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People — a date observed by the United Nation for over four decades. Learn more about how you can support Palestine and Palestinians. 2023 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People This year, the Palestinian people are in urgent need of concrete…

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Happy Olive Oil Day!

by Anera

Sep 29, 2023

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Happy Olive Oil Day! Olive oil production and olive trees are such a special part of Palestinian heritage. Our team member Sulieman explains more.

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Za’atar 101 with Chef Fadi Kattan

by Anera

Sep 23, 2023

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In celebration of Za’atar Day on Sept. 23, we asked our friend Chef Fadi Kattan to tell us about the many different ways za’atar can be enjoyed. A staple in Palestinian kitchens, Chef tells us some of the ways he incorporates za’atar in his dishes. Happy Za’atar Day! Curious to know how we celebrate Palestinian…

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