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Above Baqa’a Camp: How Rooftops Are Becoming Places of Sanctuary, Nourishment, and Opportunity

by Anera

Aug 10, 2026

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Above the family homes of Baqa’a Camp, rooftops are becoming places of sanctuary, nourishment and opportunity. Anera is helping 47 families transform these spaces into productive gardens that provide fresh vegetables at home. Using sustainable wicking bed technology, the gardens strengthen food security, reduce household costs and create opportunities to earn additional income by selling…

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Overview of Anera’s Recovery and Emergency Response in Lebanon

by Anera

Aug 3, 2026

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You may think Lebanon’s crisis is over, it’s not. Ongoing air strikes and evacuation orders, and today, nearly 1 million people remain displaced, including 130,000 still living in collective shelters and refugee camps. Entire villages are still empty, farmlands destroyed and livelihoods gone. Since the beginning of the crisis, Anera has reached over 980,000 individuals,…

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Raghad’s Recipe for Success: Growing a Cookie Business in Jordan

by Anera

Jul 16, 2026

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Raghad is turning her passion for baking into a growing home-based cookie business in Balqa’a, Jordan. With support from Anera’s Women Can project, she is gaining the tools and training to expand production and build a stronger future.

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Anera Venture’s loan will allow Rani to rebuild his business in West Bank

by Anera

Jun 30, 2026

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Anera Venture’s loan will allow Rani to rebuild the kiosk and acquire necessary equipment. This investment will restore his dual-income business model and improve the financial stability of his seven-member household.

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Anera Launches Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program

by Anera

Jun 7, 2026

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Anera recently launched the Point-of-Care Ultrasound training program with the Minister of Public Health, Rakan Nassereddine. Nine doctors from the emergency and intensive care departments at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Baabda Governmental Hospital, and Sibline Governmental Hospital are undergoing training to introduce POCUS technology to patients. POCUS technology is a qualitative tool that allows for…

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Carpenter in Gaza Finds Hope

by Anera

May 28, 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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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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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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