Gaza Greenhouse Repair
by Anera
Jul 14, 2020
For many farmers in Gaza, their dreams rest on the crops they grow inside their greenhouses. The economic situation for Gaza farmers is extremely challenging — a day-to-day struggle to earn enough to provide for their families. Anera works with local farmers in Gaza to improve farming methods, construct greenhouses and repair them when needed….
Read MoreProviding Hope to Families in Lebanon Amid the Country’s Humanitarian Crisis
by Anera
Jun 26, 2020
Anera’s cash assistance program in Lebanon helps vulnerable Lebanese as well as Palestinian and Syrian refugee families keep their heads above water as Lebanon slides deeper into an economic, political and humanitarian crisis. *Dramatization to preserve the privacy of recipients.
Read MoreCold Chain Transportation of Medicine to Gaza, Palestine
by Anera
Jun 4, 2020
Some of the vital medicines we deliver to health care providers serving vulnerable families in the Middle East require constant refrigeration. Anera’s medical donations team uses temperature-controlled cold chain shipping to ensure that these medicines remain effective. Thank you to Direct Relief for donating the shipment of medicine to Gaza featured in this video.
Read MoreDelivering 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…
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