Interweaving Journeys: Embracing Identity and Empowering Communities with Anera
Sep 5, 2023
Today I want to take you on a journey with me, a journey that led me to rediscover my roots and connect with a remarkable organization: Anera. This story is about family, homeland, and the power of community. It all began with a conversation, as many meaningful journeys do. Zeina Azzam, a dear friend and…
Read MoreImpressions from Visiting Anera’s Projects in Jerash, Jordan
Jul 17, 2023
Dr. Omar Zalatimo is a member of Anera’s board. He and his wife Haneen live in Maryland. During the summer of 2023 they visited Jordan and spent a day with Anera staff there. This is his account of their visit. Haneen and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit some of Anera’s active programs on…
Read MoreShadowing Anera
by Jad Azour
Jun 28, 2023
“I learned many things during my weeks at Anera, but I found the organization’s systems and strategies for fundraising particularly interesting.”
Read MoreSend Relief Shipments to Syria
by Anera
Feb 16, 2023
The catastrophe of last week’s 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes have shockingly taken the lives of more than 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria. The destruction has also displaced millions, many of whom had already been uprooted from their homes over the last decade by ongoing violence. While aid is flowing into Turkey, sending relief…
Read MoreSpanish Journalist Fulfills Her Dream with Anera
by Anera
Jan 20, 2023
In search for a NGO in the Middle East, Angela Rodriguez, visual journalist, discovered Anera. Now, she serves as an ambassador.
Read MoreThank You!
by Anera
Jan 3, 2023
Thank you to Anera’s amazing community who came together to meet our year-end fundraising match. In fact, we surpassed our goal! The match was for $100,000 and at midnight on December 31, we got to $232,000 and counting. With these funds, Anera will install rooftop gardens, deliver vital medicines, give people access to water, teach…
Read MoreSix Moments In Netflix’s ‘The Swimmers’ That Are Common Among Refugees
Nov 30, 2022
‘The Swimmers’ captures several experiences of many refugees united by sacrifice, loss, rejection and a harrowing journey.
Read MoreUniversity Student from Lebanon is Determined to Support Her Country
by Anera
Nov 8, 2022
As a social ambassador for Anera, Nana is determined to raise awareness about the challenges in her home country of Lebanon.
Read MoreAnera Honors the Kalbian Family
by Anera
Oct 5, 2022
At Anera’s Annual Gala in Washington, DC on September 30, 2022, Anera proudly honored the Kalbian family. Vicken, Ada, Haig, Maral and Aline have generously given their time and finances in support of Anera’s work for many decades. Vicken served as the chair of Anera’s medical committee for 31 years and was pivotal in professionalizing…
Read MoreCarrying Palestine in Their Hearts Always
by Anera
Oct 5, 2022
Abed and Husniyeh lived a full life away from Palestine, their home land. When they passed away, they wanted their life savings to serve Palestinians.
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