Lebanon War Escalation 2026: What Happened and Why Thousands Are Fleeing
by Anera
Mar 6, 2026
In the first days of March 2026, a sharp escalation of violence pushed Lebanon into another dangerous chapter of conflict. Airstrikes, rocket fire and widespread evacuation orders forced tens of thousands of families to leave their homes within hours. Across southern Lebanon, the suburbs of Beirut and the Bekaa Valley in the west, neighborhoods that…
Read MoreResponding to the Escalating War in Lebanon
Mar 5, 2026
Samar El-Yassir is Anera’s country director for Lebanon In the first hours of the latest escalation of war in Lebanon over the past weekend, people began fleeing as evacuation orders took effect. Since then, those orders have continued every day. The Israeli army called for residents to leave dozens of villages in the south and…
Read MoreLebanon Activity Log | March 2026
by Anera
Mar 4, 2026
This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. March 4, 2026 Anera teams in Saida distributed 752 hygiene kits…
Read MoreStaff Safety and Program Continuity Across Anera’s Areas of Operation
by Anera
Mar 2, 2026
Anera is closely monitoring the escalating crisis across the Middle East, which has already caused deaths, displacement, movement restrictions and heightened public concern. Military activity and closures are affecting daily life for civilians and humanitarian workers alike. Anera is taking active steps to protect staff and adapt operations to sustain essential services for communities in…
Read MoreLebanon Activity Log | February 2026
by Anera
Feb 28, 2026
Anera Humanitarian Aid and Development in Lebanon – Activity Log This log provides a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. While it offers a glimpse into the efforts of our staff as they deliver vital programs across the country, it does not capture everything happening on the ground. Updates are drawn from text messages and chats…
Read MoreLebanon Activity Log | January 2026
by Anera
Jan 31, 2026
Anera Humanitarian Aid and Development in Lebanon – Activity Log This log provides a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. While it offers a glimpse into the efforts of our staff as they deliver vital programs across the country, it does not capture everything happening on the ground. Updates are drawn from text messages and chats…
Read MoreGazan Child Receives Urgent Care in Jordan
by Anera
Jan 20, 2026
Gazan Child with a life-threatening heart condition receives urgent care in Jordan with support from Anera and JHCO Anera, in partnership with the Jordanian Royal Medical Services and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), evacuated a family of four children and their mother from Gaza to King Hussein Medical City for urgent treatment. Ali, the…
Read MoreLebanon Activity Log | December 2025
by Anera
Dec 31, 2025
This log offers a real-time day-by-day record of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. It captures the daily efforts of Anera’s staff as they deliver vital projects and programs to communities across the country.
Read MoreRole of International Aid Organizations: Anera at the GHRI Council of Presidents
by Sean Carroll
Dec 15, 2025
Global Health & Relief Initiative (GHRI) – Council of Presidents MeetingAnera Headquarters, Washington, DC | December 13, 2025 Anera was honored to convene and host the Global Health & Relief Initiative’s Meeting of the Council of Presidents in Washington, DC – a timely and forward-looking gathering of leaders committed to coordinated humanitarian action. In his remarks…
Read MoreRains and Floods are Making Gaza More Miserable Than Ever
Dec 12, 2025
Over the past several days, Gaza has been hit with heavy rains and severe flooding, and I want to share what this has meant for the people living through it, and for our teams trying to respond. The most devastating impact has been on the thousands of families sheltering in makeshift camps. Entire sections of…
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