The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in the Middle East
Dec 16, 2022
Human-centered development and expanding quality of life In a planet of 8 billion people, with finite natural resources, life looks very different for those lucky enough to be economically prosperous. Billions of people right now are living in circumstances that sharply limit their aspirations, of material deprivation, of limited access to healthcare and many of…
Read MoreYouth-led Activities for People with Visual Impairments
Dec 14, 2022
With support from UNICEF, Anera’s agriculture students in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon hosted an initiative to provide psychological support and social integration for young people with visual impairments. Subtitle transcript –Today we are participating in a youth-led initiative organized by the Baseera Foundation. Visually impaired young men and women volunteered with us and participated…
Read MoreDialysis Patients in Lebanon Are in Need of Medicines for Survival
Dec 13, 2022
With the on-going economic crisis in Lebanon, dialysis patients at the Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon are in need of vital dialysis medicines and medical supplies
Read MorePalestinian Teachers’ Day 2022
Dec 13, 2022
Today is Palestinian Teachers’ Day, a time to recognize all those who play an integral part in the development of children, such as Anera’s program officer in Gaza, Suad Lubbad. “Having a personal mission to invest in the development of young children to reach a better tomorrow for Palestine has inspired me to persevere in…
Read MoreGetting Families in Lebanon Ready for the Winter
Dec 12, 2022
With your support, Anera is able to get winter items and warm clothing to families in Lebanon as the winter season deepens.
Read MoreHuman Rights Day
Dec 10, 2022
Human Rights Day 2022 Human Rights Day was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 54 years ago on December 10 to proclaim the rights all humans are entitled to regardless of their background or status. This year the UN’s 2022 theme is Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Although Anera is non-political, our community…
Read MoreSupporting Lebanon’s Healthcare System and Getting Medicine to Patients
Dec 7, 2022
Chronic disease medicines are essential for many in Lebanon. Unfortunately, medicine and especially chronic disease medicines are widely unavailable in Lebanon due to the ongoing economic and political crises.
Read MoreWorld Soil Day
Dec 5, 2022
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…
Read MoreSix Moments In Netflix’s ‘The Swimmers’ That Are Common Among Refugees
Nov 30, 2022
‘The Swimmers’ captures several experiences of many refugees united by sacrifice, loss, rejection and a harrowing journey.
Read MoreWe surpassed our 2022 GivingTuesday goal because of you!
Nov 30, 2022
Every year it seems more and more worthy causes send out a call to action on GivingTuesday. And through it all, our community came through for Anera this year.
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