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International Day of Education

by Anera

Jan 24, 2025

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Celebrated every year on January 24, the day acknowledges the critical importance of education within society. 2025 On World Education Day 2025, we celebrate the power of education and artificial intelligence in building a brighter future. With knowledge and innovation, children can rebuild their communities and maintain the human role in a technology-driven world. Let…

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Learning Against All Odds in Gaza

by Anera

Jan 24, 2025

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Anera is working to keep education alive in Gaza through the war and during the current ceasefire. By establishing temporary learning spaces and distributing Hayya Naqra literacy kits, we are providing essential resources to help children reconnect with learning.

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Palestine Situation Report | January 2025

by Anera

Jan 14, 2025

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>>> Read the full situation report The year 2024 saw the highest levels of displacement and structure demolitions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since OCHA began tracking these violations in 2009. This increase is mainly due to the widespread destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure by Israeli forces, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem,…

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Your Support Brings Hope and Change

by Anera

Jan 3, 2025

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As we step into a new year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generosity of supporters like you.

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What Life is Like in Bethlehem

Dec 23, 2024

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I’m from Bethlehem, Palestine. This is my home. My family has been rooted here for generations. I have spent my entire life in this city—47 years born and raised. I’ve been with Anera since 1999, marking 25 years as of last month. I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and a master’s in…

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Tyre: A City of Memories Turned to Rubble

Dec 20, 2024

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Standing in the heart of Tyre, a city once full of life and history, I felt the weight of the devastation here, pressing down like the rubble that now defines its streets. As my team and I walked through the destruction, wearing our Anera vests, an air of uncertainty clung to us. Fear had gripped…

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Winterization Efforts for Displaced Families in Gaza

by Anera

Dec 16, 2024

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Learn how Anera is supporting displaced Palestinian families in Gaza as they navigate the challenges of winter.

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Anera’s Winterization Efforts Bring Warmth to Lebanon’s Displaced

by Anera

Dec 13, 2024

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Anera’s winterization efforts in Lebanon are providing warmth and hope to displaced families through clothing kits, sleeping bags and community support.

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Lebanon Situation Report | December 2024

by Anera

Dec 13, 2024

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>>> Read the Situation Report A ceasefire agreement, ostensibly ending the war with Israel, took effect on November 27. The two month war brought the deadliest violence Lebanon has faced in decades. The war and the prolonged period of heightened conflict bookending it have also wrought tremendous damage on Lebanon’s economy. Violence, Shelter, Displacement In…

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Celebrating Life in Gaza: Happy Birthday, Hayat!

Dec 13, 2024

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Today marks one year since you entered this world. Your name, Hayat, means “life,” but this first year has been anything but. It’s been a year of grinding displacement, hunger, and struggle. We’ve moved back and forth between Deir Al Balah and Rafah, never knowing where we’ll end up next. The only refuge I can…

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