Gaza’s Survival Depends on Our Steadfastness
Mar 18, 2025
None of us wanted to believe this could happen again. After nearly two months of a fragile ceasefire, mass destruction and loss of life have returned to Gaza. It may feel familiar, but each new wave of violence is worse than the last — compounding the devastation and deepening the challenges. While much remains uncertain,…
Read MoreHumanity in a Place of Our Own
by Sami Kattan
Mar 13, 2025
Reflections from Gaza As a ceasefire tenuously holds, we can begin to ask if the longest and most brutal war Gaza has ever experienced is truly over. We can begin to take stock of what the people of Gaza have survived and suffered. And we can begin to build a new reality: one defined by…
Read MoreThanks to You, We Surpassed Our GivingTuesday Goal!
by Anera
Dec 4, 2024
We are happy to share that the Anera community came together in an extraordinary way this GivingTuesday, raising an incredible $324,044!
Read MoreStanding in Solidarity With Those That Need It Most
Oct 29, 2024
“As I started to witness the actual destruction and loss of life in Palestine through social media, the lies I had believed for so long became impossible to ignore.” The queer community has had a significant impact on my life. As a community that has experienced great harm from both powerful institutions and individuals, we…
Read MorePittsburgh Band Brings Together the Power of Music and Protest
Apr 22, 2024
Edwin Everhart on a musical benefit show for Gaza, and the power of music to sustain protest within communities.
Read MoreThe Power of Community and Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
by Anera
Apr 1, 2024
Since October 7, Anera has seen an unprecedented increase in peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising campaigns from around the world. These campaigns have been instrumental in raising funds and awareness for Gaza while demonstrating diverse ways in which communities worldwide can unite to make a meaningful impact. We have been amazed by the ability of our P2P…
Read MoreWomen in Gaza Lack Access to Menstrual Supplies
by Anera
Jan 12, 2024
The crisis in Gaza has been catastrophic for all aspects of life, including women’s menstrual health.
Read MoreCelebrating Hayat
Dec 21, 2023
Last Thursday’s dawn, my daughter arrived – a triumph over fear and anticipation. We named her Hayat (“Life”) because her birth is a victory of life amid the death and devastation we are experiencing daily in Gaza. With her first touch, my mind traveled through the 70 days of bombing, displacement, hunger and thirst. Life,…
Read MoreGivingTuesday Gratitude
by Anera
Nov 29, 2023
Thanks to the Anera community, we surpassed our GivingTuesday goal! While GivingTuesday is an important fundraising day for many, this year it was especially meaningful to Anera as the day coincided with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In total, the Anera community came together and raised over $300,000 yesterday. That’s $300,000…
Read MoreGivingTuesday 2023
by Anera
Nov 21, 2023
You can show your support for Palestinians by donating to Anera this GivingTuesday, November 28. All donations will be DOUBLED to have 2X the impact on Palestinian families and vulnerable communities in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan! Your support during GivingTuesday gives us the flexibility to adapt during emergencies and meet the needs…
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