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Anera’s Programs Empower Women in Gaza Through Food Production

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Mar 23, 2026

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Daily life in Gaza has been completely upended since the start of the war. Earning an income is nearly impossible, markets barely function, cash is scarce and displacement has disrupted livelihoods across the territory. Yet despite these challenges, women are finding ways to support their families and communities. With Anera’s support, women in Gaza are…

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World Water Day

by Anera

Mar 22, 2026

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No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting the situation in Gaza and poetry from Indigenous activists.

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Seeing Community Beyond Language: Things Will Be Tamam

Mar 19, 2026

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I joined Anera’s Ramadan iftar in Ramallah knowing I wouldn’t understand most of the words being spoken. In some ways, it can feel awkward to join a community over a meal when you don’t speak the language. But some things don’t require translation. Some things, you can feel just by being present. This iftar was…

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Ramadan Distribution in Lebanon

by Anera

Mar 9, 2026

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Anera is working to provide Ramadan meals in Lebanon daily. Families displaced or otherwise affected by war deserve dignity and nourishment, and this is only possible with your help. Watch below some stories and reports of our progress so far. From Beirut to Mount Lebanon, from the south to the Bekaa, all the way to…

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Ramadan in Lebanon

by Anera

Feb 27, 2026

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Anera’s Response to Food Insecurity and Crisis Ramadan in Lebanon arrives this year under the weight of economic collapse, rising poverty, security instability, and continued Israeli attacks on multiple areas across the country. For thousands of families, the holy month is no longer only a time of reflection and generosity. It is also a time…

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Musakhan for Ramadan

by Anera

Jan 29, 2026

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by Shukran Al Sayyed Al Akkawi(Um Zaki), recipient of Anera food aid.She shares her recipe in her own words. I had everything once — a stove, a washing machine, a fridge, all of it chrome. I list them like inventory, not as a complaint, but because maybe if I say the words out loud, they…

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Healing for Gaza’s Evacuated Families in Jordan

by Anera

Jan 28, 2026

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As you read this, Ramadan — a month of mercy, belonging, and shared meals — will either soon be starting or is happening. For Gazan evacuees receiving treatment in Jordan, and the families who have accompanied them, it is also a time of displacement, worry, and exhaustion. Far from home and carrying the weight of…

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Palestinian Teachers’ Day

by Anera

Dec 11, 2025

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Palestine observes Teachers’ Day every year on December 14 to honor the crucial role of teachers in Palestinian society. Palestinian Teachers’ Day 2025 December 14, Palestinian Teachers’ Day, is an opportunity to honor the extraordinary educators in Palestine who continue their work despite unimaginable obstacles to educational access. Gaza’s education system has been devastated: over…

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Holistic Support for Adolescent Girls in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 20, 2025

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In the U.S., back-to-school season means crowded store aisles filled with notebooks, pencils, and backpacks. Kids rush to classrooms buzzing with energy and fresh starts. In Lebanon, though, back-to-school can often look very different for some children. For many adolescent girls, the start of the school year is filled with uncertainty. Will they have a…

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Humanitarian Lifeline in South Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 3, 2025

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Cash Support for Families Facing Food Insecurity Even after the November 2024 ceasefire, hunger remains a daily struggle for families across Lebanon. The latest IPC report shows that 1.17 million people are in crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse, including 55,000 in emergency (IPC Phase 4). Another 2.25 million people are “stressed” (IPC Phase 2),…

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