International Day of Persons with Disabilities
by Anera
Dec 3, 2021
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3. We’re taking this opportunity to highlight the work of Rose Abou Elias. Rose connected with Anera years ago when she joined our youth sports programs, first as a participant and later as a trainer. Now she’s continuing this tradition and giving back through…
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday
by Anera
Nov 26, 2021
Small Business Saturday is the last Saturday in November, falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It was set up to encourage consumers to support local businesses by shopping small. We also think the occasion is a perfect one to showcase some of the amazing small businesses that women in Palestine have started up through…
Read MoreThanksgiving Greetings From Gaza
by Anera
Nov 24, 2021
Thanksgiving is about coming together with hope. 🧑🤝🧑 This holiday season, we encourage you to think about how you can give thanks and give back. We also want to take advantage of the opportunity to thank you for being a part of our Anera community of supporters. #HappyThanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
Read MoreWorld Children’s Day
by Anera
Nov 20, 2021
2021 Theme: A Better Future for Every Child Children are at the heart of many Anera programs. They are, after all, our hope for the future. So, our Anera community steps up for young people in a multitude of ways, from building preschools and training teachers to teaching job skills and involving youth in improving…
Read MoreInternational Day of the Girl
by Anera
Oct 11, 2021
Every year, October 11 marks International Day of the Girl, a day to recognize and support the rights of girls around the world. This year’s theme is “My voice, our equal future.” One of the key points of this year’s theme is empowering girls to learn new skills towards the futures they choose. Anera recognizes…
Read MoreInternational Youth Day 2021: Empowering Youth in Palestine & Lebanon for the Future
by Anera
Aug 12, 2021
Youth make up the majority of the populations in Palestine and Lebanon and are central to many of our program successes. Anera recognizes that youth hold the key to a better future.
Read MoreMy Mother is the First Leader I Met
by Anera
Mar 18, 2021
Celebrating women on the front lines on Mother’s Day in the Arab world Most countries in the Arab world celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21. Acknowledging the vital place of women in society is more important than ever this year. Women are the backbone of society — they are caregivers, educators, peacemakers and front-line workers…
Read MoreJanuary 20: Inauguration Day
by Anera
Jan 19, 2021
The United States is swearing in a new president in a ritual that happens every four years on January 20. As a non-partisan organization, Anera cannot make statements about the politicians or politics involved. But the day does bring to mind other kinds of inaugurations: the opening of infrastructure projects we have delivered in Palestine…
Read MoreEmpowering Girls to Build Better Futures in Palestine & Lebanon
by Anera
Oct 11, 2020
Every year, October 11 marks International Day of the Girl, a day to recognize and support the rights of girls around the world. This year’s theme is “My voice, our equal future.” One of the key points of this year’s theme is empowering girls to learn new skills towards the futures they choose. Anera recognizes…
Read More5 unstoppable girls of the Middle East
by Anera
Oct 10, 2019
Every year, October 11 marks International Day of the Girl, a day to recognize and support the rights of girls around the world. This year’s theme is GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable, and we’d like to introduce you to a few strong and inspiring girls we know from Palestine and Lebanon. Heba “I wore my first prosthetic leg…
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