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Planting the Seeds of Hope: How Rooftop Gardens Are Growing More Than Food

Jun 9, 2025

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For over five decades, Anera has supported families across Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan not just in moments of crisis, but in building lasting stability. From rooftop gardens to shared harvests, communities are finding ways to grow nourishment, dignity and opportunity — one seed at a time.

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Vocational Training Opens Doors for Refugee Youth in Jordan

by Anera

Jun 2, 2025

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Ninety-five young people from the Souf and Gaza Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan are embarking on a transformative journey – one that offers more than just skills training. The Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund is not only providing support but is actively engaged to ensure that these youth gain the right skills for…

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Our Ongoing Programs in Gaza

by Anera

May 22, 2025

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>>Stay updated on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank Water Trucking Anera is currently implementing water distribution across both the north and south of the Gaza Strip. In the south, we are distributing an average of 39,626 gallons (150,000 liters) of potable water per day, providing three liters (68 fluid ounces or 0.8…

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Water is Life and Life is a Struggle in Gaza

by Anera

May 20, 2025

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In the crowded displacement camps of central Gaza, two stories – one of a young man recently returned from Europe and another of a determined grandmother – capture the fight for survival amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in the region’s history. For both, life now revolves around one basic need: water. From Sweden’s…

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Anera Opens a New Primary Healthcare Center in Gaza City

by Anera

May 12, 2025

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Amid the devastation of war in Gaza City, Anera has opened a brand new health clinic to provide lifesaving care to a population in crisis. Built by our Gaza team with the help of local builders, this new facility is modeled on our successful clinics in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. With health facilities…

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An Escalating Crisis in the West Bank

by Anera

Apr 24, 2025

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How contributions to Anera’s emergency fund can directly impact vulnerable families. With the horrors unfolding in Gaza and political upheaval in the U.S., it can be easy to overlook the escalating crisis in the West Bank. But we cannot and should not look away. Since early March 2023, the West Bank has experienced intense military…

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A Look at Women’s Health Across The Globe

Apr 7, 2025

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From maternal care to mental health, here’s some insight into women’s health in 2025.     Today, women’s health is shaped by a range of overlapping challenges – from conflict and poverty to climate change and systemic inequality. While there have been important strides, such as a global decline in maternal mortality, many women continue…

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Ramadan Donors Gave Sustenance During the Holy Month

by Anera

Apr 4, 2025

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Thanks to donors, Anera was able to help struggling families fight food insecurity by providing warm meals, food vouchers, and cash assistance. Donations made during Ramadan up to $123,000 were doubled to increase impact and reach families in need, who were able to focus on observing the holiday instead of food scarcity. In the West…

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Anera’s Mother and Child Clinics in Gaza

by Anera

Apr 3, 2025

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In Gaza, where families are often living on the edge of survival, Anera’s comprehensive healthcare services offer a lifeline for mothers and children to address issues like malnutrition, breastfeeding support, and maternal care. The Challenges Mothers Face The challenges faced by mothers in Gaza are manifold, often beginning during pregnancy. The economic hardships of living…

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Rebuilding Lives in Lebanon 

by Anera

Apr 2, 2025

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With support from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, we’re providing urgent humanitarian assistance. The recent war between Israel and Lebanon has left southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and parts of the Bekaa Valley reeling from destruction. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, agricultural lands scorched, and critical infrastructure — water systems, roads, and…

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