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Living with Cystic Fibrosis in Lebanon: Rita’s Story

by Anera

May 27, 2026

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Rita, 30, lives in Lebanon with her mother and sister, where daily life is shaped by both ongoing conflict and chronic illness. In this video, she shares memories of fleeing their home during the war, the realities of living with cystic fibrosis, and the small moments of warmth and humor that continue to sustain her…

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Anera Prepares Young People for Employment in Jordan

by Anera

May 27, 2026

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In Jordan, opportunity is becoming something young people can see, train for and build a future around. Through Anera’s HIRE project, dozens of young men and women are stepping into Jordan’s hospitality and tourism sector with practical skills, professional training and renewed confidence. From lifeguarding and housekeeping to front desk services and food and beverage…

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Carpenter in Gaza Finds Hope

by Anera

May 26, 2026

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Salim Al Madhoun is one of the participants in Anera’s We Can project, where he gained carpentry skills and support that helped him grow his business despite the difficult conditions in Gaza. Using reclaimed materials and battery-powered tools, Salim continues working through electricity shortages while building a more stable source of income for himself and…

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Anera Delivers 17,000 Essential Medical Treatments Across the West Bank

by Anera

May 21, 2026

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At the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation in the West Bank, Anera delivered essential medicines to support surgeries, emergency care and patient treatment through a partnership with Direct Relief. With this support, Anera provided more than 17,000 medical treatments across the West Bank, including 5,400 treatments for patients at the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation…

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The Weight of Motherhood in Gaza 

by Anera

May 11, 2026

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Stories from mothers in Gaza, In honor of Mother’s Day 2026 Being a mother, shaping and nurturing another life, isn’t easy even under the best and most fortunate circumstances. For mothers like those in Gaza, often without reliable access to food, clean water, and medical care, it can be unimaginable. In Gaza, motherhood is endurance…

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Thank You from Anera’s New Palestine Country Director, Dr. Khaled Rajab

by Anera

May 8, 2026

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A thank you message from Anera’s new Palestine Country Director to Anera donors and supporters.

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Solar Energy Installation in Bekaa

by Anera

Apr 23, 2026

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With summer approaching and diesel prices doubling due to war in Lebanon, private power generation is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many in the Bekaa area. Anera is helping relieve this burden by implementing solar energy to give power back to more than 1,000 beneficiaries. Learn more below. With diesel prices doubling and the rising cost…

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Ceasefire Begins in Lebanon as Thousands Remain in Shelters

by Anera

Apr 20, 2026

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A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began this week. But for many families across Lebanon, the reality won’t change overnight. With homes destroyed and entire neighborhoods in ruins, thousands will remain in collective shelters or out in the open, uncertain of what comes next. Behind every displacement is a family trying to rebuild, to find…

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Anera’s Lebanon Country Director on the Displacement Crisis From Beirut

by Anera

Apr 14, 2026

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Over a million people have been displaced across Lebanon just one month into the war, with overcrowded collective shelters struggling to meet urgent humanitarian needs. Samar El-Yassir, Anera’s Lebanon and Jordan country director, shares what’s happening on the ground, where families have fled their homes with nothing and shelters are beyond capacity. Anera is providing…

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From One Camp to Another: Hot Meals for Displaced Palestinians in Nahr El Bared

by Anera

Apr 13, 2026

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During the war, thousands of Palestinian families had to leave their homes in refugee camps located in South Lebanon, Beirut, and Bekaa to other Palestinian camps where living conditions are already difficult. This means displacement from one refugee camp to another. Today, Anera is responding to this reality. In partnership with the Women’s Programs Association,…

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