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World Refugee Day

by Anera

Jun 20, 2026

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What Is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day 2026 Being a refugee means carrying that labelled card – and everything that comes with it. The daily struggles, the lifetime weight, the doors that close before you even knock. But refugees don’t have to carry it alone. Friends, loved ones, and the humanitarians they meet along…

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From Policy to Practice

by Anera

Jun 11, 2026

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Exploring How the EU Pact for the Mediterranean Can Deliver for Communities in the Levant Government representatives, development actors, civil society organizations and private sector leaders gathered in Amman on June 8, 2026, for a regional workshop examining how the European Union’s Pact for the Mediterranean can be translated into practical action across Jordan, Lebanon,…

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Lebanon Activity Log | June 2026

by Anera

Jun 4, 2026

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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. Bookmark anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the May…

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Lebanon Activity Log | May 2026

by Anera

May 31, 2026

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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. Bookmark www.anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the…

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How War Is Devastating Lebanon’s Agricultural Sector

by Anera

May 27, 2026

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From destroyed farmland to rising food prices, the impact of conflict on farmers is spreading across the entire country. Since 2023, the war and ongoing escalation in Lebanon have displaced communities and directly disrupted the country’s agricultural system. Agriculture, already strained by years of economic crisis, is now facing widespread damage across the South and…

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April 30 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine & Jordan

by Anera

Apr 30, 2026

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Lebanon Update Although a ceasefire remains formally in place, conditions on the ground in Lebanon remain tense, volatile and increasingly dangerous. Over the past week, there has been a sharp rise in hostilities, with more than 130 airstrikes, 28 drone strikes and at least 62 tank shelling incidents recorded by international safety monitors. Civilian casualties…

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Lebanon Activity Log | April 2026

by Anera

Apr 30, 2026

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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. Bookmark anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the…

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April 23 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine & Jordan

by Anera

Apr 23, 2026

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Lebanon Update The situation in Lebanon remains highly volatile, particularly in the south, where Israeli demolitions, shelling, drone strikes and air raids continue despite ceasefire efforts. Large swaths of territory near the border remain unsafe and effectively inaccessible. Residents and local officials describe a newly imposed “yellow line” stretching across parts of southern Lebanon –…

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Food Prices Surge in Lebanon

by Anera

Apr 16, 2026

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War, Inflation, and the Growing Threat to Food Security Food prices in Lebanon are rising again. For many families, the increase is not gradual. It is immediate, visible, and impossible to ignore. At the supermarket, a routine trip that once covered essentials now forces choices. Items are put back. Quantities are reduced. What used to…

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April 16 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon and Palestine

by Anera

Apr 16, 2026

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Lebanon Update Lebanon is facing another dangerous chapter in a war that continues to deepen humanitarian needs, damage infrastructure and strain an already fragile country. While diplomatic talks have begun between the governments of Lebanon and Israel, fighting on the ground remains intense, particularly in the south, where airstrikes, displacement and destruction continue. Since last…

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