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Daily Work on the Frontlines of Gaza and the West Bank

Sep 9, 2024

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Muhammad Atieh is Anera’s regional project officer for product donations Every day, our Palestine team’s work feels like it’s becoming more difficult as the situation in the West Bank and Gaza worsens. When I wake up, I immediately start thinking about the logistics for that day – whether I can even reach our distribution center…

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Report from the North of Gaza

Aug 12, 2024

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A harrowing report from northern Gaza by Sami Matar reveals the dire conditions, with increasing destruction, severe shortages of essentials, and a worsening water crisis. Despite the challenges, glimmers of hope emerge as local farmers begin to plant again.

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The Psychological Impact of Israel’s Sonic Booms Over Lebanon

Aug 12, 2024

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Israeli fighter jets have shattered the skies above Lebanon with sonic booms, exploding windows and terrifying residents.

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International Women’s Day

by Anera

Mar 8, 2024

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On this International Women’s Day 2024, we share the story of women who benefit from our rooftop garden projects in Lebanon. This is just one of our many projects built to empower women.

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Overview of Anera’s Response in Gaza (Video)

by Anera

Feb 9, 2024

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With approximately 450 individuals working on the ground, Anera is delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza every day.

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Voices From Gaza: A Collective Journal

by Anera

Feb 5, 2024

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“Voices From Gaza: A Collective Journal” is Anera’s series of stories from individuals in Gaza who share their experiences since October 7.

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From Home to Homeless in Gaza

Dec 31, 2023

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Greetings from Gaza, the most miserable place in the world, where rivers are made of blood not water. I am writing to share the latest chapter of my story, as I am certain that my and other Gazans’ experiences right now are profound enough to fill volumes with accounts that have yet to cross anyone’s…

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Crisis in Ein El Hilweh: Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed

Aug 1, 2023

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Ein El Hilweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, is currently facing a dire situation as hundreds of families are displaced from their homes following clashes among armed groups in the camp. As the violence escalates, thousands of people have been displaced, and the situation demands immediate humanitarian assistance. In this blog post, we…

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Breast Cancer Under Occupation: a Personal Perspective

Mar 16, 2023

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Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women around the world. In fact, one in every eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. For women living in conflict zones, including the West Bank and Gaza, breast cancer can be particularly scary. When I first learned about the high breast cancer death…

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World Soil Day

by Anera

Dec 5, 2022

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World Soil Day 2022: Overcoming Restrictions in Palestinian Agriculture The health of the soil in Palestine has suffered over the past several decades, due to land access restrictions, over-farming of small plots, and use of damaging fertilizers. Palestinian farmers are working to tackle the problems so they can keep up agricultural traditions that go back…

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