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Solar Energy Installation in Bekaa

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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

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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

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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

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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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Ramadan Event for Gaza Evacuees in Jordan

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Mar 25, 2026

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With Anera’s help, 420 children from Gaza and their families were evacuated to Jordan for urgent medical care. In collaboration with Arabya Wa, we hosted a special event for the families during Ramadan. The evening included dancing, games, and special entertainment to lift spirits. Moments like these bring hope in times of darkness.

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Expanding Access to Angioedema Treatment in Jordan

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Mar 24, 2026

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Anera partners with other international organizations through our product donations program, supporting our efforts to bring life saving medical supplies and other resources to medical centers serving refugees across Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. Amal’s angioedema treatment was made possible through these product donations, hear her story below: When the airway swells, breathing becomes difficult, symptoms…

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How Anera’s Women Can Project Is Helping Women in Gaza Feed Families and Rebuild Lives

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Mar 19, 2026

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In Gaza, where families face displacement, hunger and rising costs, Anera’s Women Can Project is providing both food assistance and income opportunities. What began during the height of the war and famine as a small effort with seven women has grown to support 62 women. Together, they prepare and distribute daily meals to families in…

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Ramadan Distribution in Lebanon

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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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Growing Dragon Fruit with Anera’s Rooftop Garden Program

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Feb 2, 2026

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With the help of Anera’s rooftop garden program, Abu Ali from the Al Burghelieh village of South Lebanon has been able to harvest 100 kilograms (200 pounds) of fresh produce. Abu Ali’s banana, papaya, and dragon fruit yield provide fresh produce to his family and generates a stable income for his family. “This is only…

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Anera provides solar power to a historic Lebanese market

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Jan 8, 2026

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Come to one of the most beautiful towns in Lebanon, home to the Citadel of Independence and one of the oldest souks in the country. There’s food products like grape molasses, handcrafts, and amazing people. But where is “here”? Rachaya Al Wadi. Although historic, it suffered a lot during recent crises and war. With support…

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