Reviving the Tradition of Community Kitchens in Gaza
by Anera
Feb 2, 2024
Anera is delivering food to displaced, hungry families in Gaza through community kitchens we’re calling tekia (takiyya, tkiya), based on a beautifully simple concept that began almost 10 centuries ago. Historians differ on the exact the word to describe these kitchens – tekia, ‘imaret, aqhane or darü’z-ziyafe – but what we know for sure is…
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 MoreOpen Healthcare Days for Displaced People in Gaza
by Anera
Nov 7, 2023
Gaza’s healthcare has virtually collapsed due to the relentless attacks and a lack of electricity, water and essential medical supplies. About one-third of Gaza’s hospitals and clinics have had to close their doors, and those that are still open are struggling to provide adequate care to the increasing number of casualties. The indiscriminate attacks have…
Read MoreMitigating 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…
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