Mitigating Early Marriage in Lebanon: The Sama Project
by Anera
Sep 20, 2023
Gender equality and empowering women and girls are fundamental to creating equitable societies. Anera has been actively addressing the critical issue of early and forced marriage among vulnerable populations in Lebanon through the innovative Sama Project over the past two years. In this blog post, we explore the remarkable success of the Sama Project, which…
Read MoreAnera President Visits Akkar, Lebanon
by Anera
Sep 15, 2023
This week, Sean Carroll, Anera’s president and chief executive officer, visited sites across Lebanon where Anera works. Here he reports from two locations in Akkar, in the northern part of the country. From the Ritaj El Hayat Medical Center In the early 2020s, Anera launched a multi-year program to deliver medicines for patients suffering from…
Read MoreTwo Years of Expanding Access to Chronic Disease Medicines in Lebanon
by Anera
Sep 13, 2023
One day, Na’mat, a 70-year-old widow living in Tripoli, North Lebanon, felt faint and nearly collapsed in the street. Although she has hypertension, high-cholesterol and diabetes, she hadn’t been taking medications regularly to manage these conditions. The meds were simply too expensive. Fortunately, she managed to stay on her feet and get herself to the…
Read MoreBuilding Healthy Communities
by Anera
Aug 3, 2023
Anera is dedicated to building healthy communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Thanks to worldwide donations and supporters, we can rebuild and improve conditions in healthcare facilities that need assistance. From delivering necessary supplies to training professionals, Anera helps communities develop better healthcare. Learn more about our projects in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Increasing Equipment…
Read MoreQurbani (AKA Udhiya) in Gaza
by Anera
Jul 10, 2023
At the end of June 2023, Anera made qurbani distributions (otherwise widely known as udhiya in the Middle East) in Gaza, thanks to generous grants from two long-time funders. We reached 16,345 families in every Gaza governorate. Most families received two kilograms of meat, but 900 of the larger families in Gaza received four kilograms….
Read MoreWhat I Saw in Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon
May 25, 2023
I joined Anera in 2015. When I first started, I was taken aback at just how impressive and thoughtful Anera’s programs were (and still are!). The humanitarian and development needs in the communities where Anera works are frequently all too visible, and often it is tempting to rush in with stopgap measures to address acute distress.
Read MoreBuilding Resilient Communities: The Nexus of Development and Relief
Apr 3, 2023
In today’s world, the nexus of development and relief has become a critical area of focus. In recognizing that humanitarian response and long-term development efforts are interconnected, it becomes apparent that a coordinated approach is necessary to effectively address the needs of vulnerable populations. Our partner, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Read MoreWorld Water Day
by Anera
Mar 22, 2023
No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting water preserving farming practices in Gaza.
Read MoreWomen Can — And Have!
by Holly Jordan
Mar 17, 2023
The vision for Women Can began in 2019 when our staff in Palestine saw a unique opportunity to support and mentor women with entrepreneurial vision. The project began in the West Bank and expanded to Gaza in its third year and has supported women in Nablus, Qalqilya, Ramallah, Salfit, Jenin, Tulkarem, and central Gaza. The…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Under Occupation: a Personal Perspective
Mar 16, 2023
Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women around the world. In fact, one in every eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. For women living in conflict zones, including the West Bank and Gaza, breast cancer can be particularly scary. When I first learned about the high breast cancer death…
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