What 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 The well was outdated and in very poor condition, making it difficult to pump water.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…
Read MoreAnera’s Women Can Program Helps Palestinian Baker Expand Her Business in Palestine
by Anera
Dec 18, 2019
Meet Khyria, a baker from Qabalan, Palestine, locally famous for her giant bread loaves. “The only thing I know for sure is baking,” says Khyria. “To my neighbors, my bread is famous,” she says with evident pride. She mixes white and black wheat to make her own special flour mix. Sometimes she also bakes cookies…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving from Anera! – 2019
by Anera
Nov 22, 2019
In 2019 we accomplished a lot together with our dedicated supporters. In 2020, we will work hard to do more and better. President & CEO Sean Carroll thanks members of the Anera community and lays out a vision for next year. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! – from your friends at Anera.
Read MoreGetting Out of the Cycle of Poverty in Tripoli, Lebanon
by Anera
Sep 30, 2019
Cash assistance has given poor and working families in Tripoli, Lebanon a chance to pull themselves out of a cycle of poverty and debt. See how it’s making a difference. In response to the economic hardships created by the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon, Anera and UMCOR – United Methodist Committee On Relief have provided…
Read MoreVIDEO: Cheers! for Girls’ Soccer at Musaddar Sports Club in Gaza
by Anera
Aug 12, 2019
👧🏾 ⚽ 💪🏾 In Musaddar, Gaza, these young women are kicking out their stress and building life skills with a soccer ball.
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