Reducing Rates of Early Marriage in Lebanon
by Anera
Jan 14, 2022
Anera staffer Sarah Hachem reports on Anera’s Sama Project from Akkar, Lebanon. Early marriage is a problem for vulnerable families in Lebanon’s most impoverished governorate. Anera is currently selecting nearly 500 girls, aged 13 to 16, to participate. Their families will receive monthly stipends to pay for their daughters’ continued schooling and offset day-to-day expenses….
Read MoreThank You for Your Support in 2021
by Sean Carroll
Jan 7, 2022
You, our amazing Anera community of supporters, stepped up once again and made a commitment to help hope find a way in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. You and 663 other donors helped surpass our end-of-year fundraising match goal to bring in over $250,000! I can’t tell you enough how grateful we are for your generosity this…
Read MoreBuilding Rooftop Gardens in Gaza
by Anera
Dec 27, 2021
Anera has installed 49 rooftop gardens across Gaza. The gardens provide families with a ready supply of fresh vegetables. Many families find that spending time tending to their garden offers a respite from the stresses of everyday life in Gaza. Suhad Zayed and her family are one of the participating households. She and her kids…
Read MoreFarms to Fosool
by Anera
Dec 23, 2021
Anera’s new Farms to Fosool program delivers healthy, fresh breakfasts to Gaza preschoolers every school day. We’re building on sustainable, long-term community partnerships connecting family farmers, working women and schools. Farmers participating in Anera’s greenhouse program earn income selling produce to women’s cooperatives. Members of women’s cooperatives earn an income preparing fresh, health breakfasts for…
Read MoreReflecting on Christmas
by Anera
Dec 22, 2021
We visit with three families in Beirut who talk about what Christmas means to them in these difficult times in Lebanon. Happy holidays to you and yours from Anera!
Read More“I stopped thinking about leaving.”
by Anera
Dec 20, 2021
A student from Anera’s construction job skills classes in Saida, Lebanon once dreamt of leaving the country, because it was so hard to find a job. Now, he has become an apprentice and loves his new work. He wants to stay now.
Read MoreInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities
by Anera
Dec 3, 2021
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3. We’re taking this opportunity to highlight the work of Rose Abou Elias. Rose connected with Anera years ago when she joined our youth sports programs, first as a participant and later as a trainer. Now she’s continuing this tradition and giving back through…
Read MoreThanksgiving Greetings From Gaza
by Anera
Nov 24, 2021
Thanksgiving is about coming together with hope. 🧑🤝🧑 This holiday season, we encourage you to think about how you can give thanks and give back. We also want to take advantage of the opportunity to thank you for being a part of our Anera community of supporters. #HappyThanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
Read MoreAddressing Unemployment & Food Security in Ein El Hilweh Palestinian Refugee Camp
by Anera
Nov 10, 2021
With the support of UNICEF, our vocational education cash-for-work cooking courses are addressing urgent community needs in Lebanon like unemployment and food security. Courses are taught at the Women’s Programs Association, our local partner in Ein El Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. Students learn everything from food preparation, food preservation and small business entrepreneurship. And to…
Read MoreInstallation of Reverse Osmosis Units at Healthcare Facilities in the Gaza Strip
by Anera
Nov 6, 2021
With funding from Humanity First UK, Anera has installed reverse osmosis water purifying systems at two health clinics in Gaza. Now Al-Huda Health Center and the Patient’s Friends Benevolent Society have clean tap water available for the over 11,000 patients they serve each month.
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