Mamdouh’s Story: How 10-Year Gaza Blockade has Devastated Fishermen
by AneraJun 7, 2017
June marks the somber 10th anniversary of the Gaza blockade. The past decade has crippled Gaza’s economy and standard of living. The fishermen who populate the enclave’s shoreline have been some of the most deeply affected by the blockade. While Gaza’s fishermen used to be able to make a living off the sea, many like…
Read MorePalestinian Farmers Embody the Spirit of Earth Day
by AneraApr 21, 2017
For Earth Day 2017, we caught up with Dr. Mansour, a Palestinian medical doctor and farmer who was part of Anera’s agricultural knowledge sharing program. Using the skills he learned, he and his sister Ni’ma lovingly tend to their farm in Beit Duqo, West Bank. With a bunch of yellow roses in his hand, Dr….
Read MoreWest Bank Farmers Recycle Wastewater to Nourish Crops
by AneraMar 24, 2017
Meet a Palestinian farmer who is irrigating his alfalfa and trees with a valuable resource, wastewater, that was being thrown away as crops died. In the fertile plains of Marj Ibn Amer Valley, Jenin, a Palestinian farmer was struggling to grow crops and feed his livestock, given the scarce water resources in the West Bank….
Read MoreMeet Fadwa, a Palestinian Woman Making a Big Difference in Her Village
by AneraMar 8, 2017
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the bold spirit and vast achievements of Palestinian women and female refugees. Women don’t always have adequate support in their societies, but when they are given opportunities, they thrive and improve the lives of those around them. Meet Fadwa, one Palestinian woman who’s making a big difference in her…
Read MoreUsing Treated Wastewater to Revive Palestine Agriculture
by AneraFeb 7, 2017
The agricultural industry in Palestine is deeply hindered by water scarcity – an-ever growing problem. Though the agriculture sector uses nearly 45% of all water available to Palestinians in the West Bank, only 10% of the West Bank’s cultivated area is irrigated. But now, farmers have a new way to water their crops. Anera’s first-of-its-kind…
Read MoreSorting and Recycling Waste in Nahr El Bared Refugee Camp
by AneraDec 21, 2016
In Lebanon’s Nahr El Bared refugee camp, trash is dumped everywhere. It fills the streets and covers sports fields. As the camp runs out of space, residents dump waste dangerously close to the sea. To make matters worse, scavengers often tear open bags to find recyclables that they can sell, leaving a huge mess. They burn…
Read MoreDestroyed Preschool in Shejaiya, Gaza Gets Rebuilt
by AneraNov 29, 2016
During the 2014 war in Gaza, the Shejaiya neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City was heavily bombed. The war damaged hundreds of buildings, leaving thousands of Palestinians homeless. The few preschools in Shejaiya that existed prior to the war were entirely destroyed. Early childhood development (ECD) is essential to the cognitive, social and…
Read MoreGaza Farms Burst With Sweet Potatoes
by AneraNov 8, 2016
Sweet potatoes are a common treat in Gaza. Vendors on the beach sell them from boxes held above their heads, and they flourish in the local soil. Farmers can make big profits from these tasty crops. However, many Gaza farms aren’t prepared to grow sweet potatoes. Fields have been damaged by war or left barren due…
Read MoreThe Power of One: Honoring Nabila Ali
by AneraOct 19, 2016
Anera honors Nabila Ali, an Anera donor from the Chicago area who motivated her community to raise more than $132,000 through social media and word of mouth for Anera’s relief programs in Gaza during and after the 2014 war.
Read MoreWhat Are You #RootedIn?
by AneraSep 23, 2016
Anera is #rootedin the communities we serve. This year, our Annual Dinner theme, “Tending Roots, Bearing Fruit” evokes our deep roots in Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the locally-inspired projects that people like you have made blossom through continued support. Reserve your seat at https://www.anera.org/dinner.
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