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The Power of Community and Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

by Anera

Apr 1, 2024

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Since October 7, Anera has seen an unprecedented increase in peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising campaigns from around the world. These campaigns have been instrumental in raising funds and awareness for Gaza while demonstrating diverse ways in which communities worldwide can unite to make a meaningful impact. We have been amazed by the ability of our P2P…

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Getting Humanitarian Aid into Gaza

by Anera

Mar 29, 2024

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Delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza is filled with obstacles. Despite the challenges Anera navigates, we are able to deliver aid into Gaza by bringing supplies through Jordan and Egypt via planes and trucks.

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Education is Under Attack in Gaza

by Anera

Mar 28, 2024

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Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover livelihoods, housing, WASH, health and food production systems. The Gaza Strip, covering an area of 365 square kilometers, is home to a population of 2.3 million…

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Rising Rates of Child Marriage in Lebanon

by Anera

Mar 28, 2024

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A recent news article shows the rising rates of child marriage in Lebanon due to economic collapse in the region.

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The Most Humanitarian Act for Gaza – A Call for Ceasefire

by Anera

Mar 26, 2024

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Without a ceasefire and a significant increase in humanitarian aid, the already dire circumstances for civilians in Gaza will worsen.

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How Your Donation Helps Refugees in the Middle East

by Anera

Mar 26, 2024

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When you donate to Anera, you provide refugees and neglected communities in the Middle East with invaluable resources.

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World Water Day and Gaza

Mar 22, 2024

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Bringing together this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” indigenous poetry and Gaza.

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructure Under Attack in Gaza

by Anera

Mar 21, 2024

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Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover livelihoods, housing, education, health and food production systems. Total degradation of WASH infrastructure is creating fatal and preventable conditions across Gaza On October 9th, Israel’s defense minister ordered a total siege on…

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Son of Mousa Shawwa succumbed to his wounds

by Anera

Mar 19, 2024

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Karim, son of our staff member who was killed by an Israeli airstrike, succumbed to his wounds. is just one of 13,450 children killed in the past five months of the war on Gaza.

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Health Systems Under Attack in Gaza

by Anera

Mar 11, 2024

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Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover livelihoods, housing, WASH, education and food production systems. “The unrelenting war in Gaza hasn’t spared hospitals, their staff, or the people sheltering there.” – WHO Gaza, with a population of 2.3 million…

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