Delivering Sustainable Food Parcels for Ramadan in Gaza
by Anera
Jun 1, 2020
Ramadan is over, but the families who got Anera food parcels are still enjoying them today. Thank you Islamic Relief USA for funding these abundant parcels, which included fresh vegetables from Gaza farms! Anera delivered food parcels to 3,552 families in Gaza. They contained a generous amount of food, including fresh produce grown in family…
Read MoreMaking Clothing for Children to Celebrate Eid in Lebanon
by Anera
May 29, 2020
Towards the end of the month of Ramadan this year, our amazing sewing vocational students at the Bhannine Social Skills Center in Lebanon helped produce Eid clothing for children.
Read MoreDelivering Wheelchairs to Palestinian Refugee Families in Lebanon
by Anera
May 29, 2020
Nawfal and Nihaya are two Palestinian refugees who live in Kharayib Village near Saida, Lebanon. Both have special physical needs that require the use of a wheelchair for mobility. The couple runs a mini-market out of part of their house and sell basic foodstuffs for income. Due to COVID-19, they are now considered essential workers….
Read MoreA Sustainable Response to COVID-19 in Lebanon’s Palestinian Refugee Camps
by Anera
May 20, 2020
Anera’s staff in Lebanon are making their communities better during COVID-19 with sustainable solutions.
Read MoreWhat Does it Take to Assemble Food Parcels for Ramadan in Gaza?
by Anera
May 19, 2020
What does it take to put together a sustainable food parcel in Gaza? Anera’s Rania Elhelo explains the process — from the greenhouse, the warehouse and to Palestinian families’ homes. Anera’s food parcels provide Palestinian families enough food for a month while providing income for Palestinian farmers who supply fresh produce.
Read MoreProviding for Family While Reducing Flooding in Gaza, Palestine
by Anera
Mar 16, 2020
With funding from Islamic Relief USA, Anera hired 30 laborers to remove accumulated dirt and sand from 1,800 storm drains in Gaza City during heavy rains. The work mitigates flooding and benefits 400,000 residents. The views expressed herein are those of Anera and shall not, in any way whatsoever, be construed to reflect the official…
Read MoreSustainable Energy in Palestine & Lebanon Through Solar Power
by Anera
Feb 21, 2020
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza must largely rely on purchasing electricity from Israel. The power supply is unreliable, and a financial burden for families. In Gaza, hours-long blackouts are an everyday occurrence. Because the electrical supply is unpredictable, people often have to drop everything when the lights turn on to do chores and…
Read MorePalestinians from Gaza and the West Bank are finding careers in coding & technology
by Anera
Jan 24, 2020
We’re so proud of our first class of Palestinian graduates from the anera+RBK program. Our graduates come from all over Palestine – from Gaza and the West Bank. Their hard work and dedication will take them far – with careers in coding and technology 💻. See how the anera+RBK program works 🎦
Read MoreThis is what you made possible in Palestine, Lebanon & Jordan in 2019. Thank you!
by Anera
Jan 7, 2020
We accomplished 💪🏽 so much this year in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan thanks to supporters like you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Read MoreWater for 20,000 Palestinians in Jabalia Refugee Camp, Gaza
by Anera
Dec 23, 2019
Living close to a working water well is a lifeline in Gaza. Unfortunately, this was not the case for the residents of Jabalia refugee camp. The well was outdated and in very poor condition, making it difficult to pump water. Given the Gaza power crisis and the intermittent supply of electricity, residents needed a water…
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