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My Journey to Finding Anera Has Spanned Decades

Apr 10, 2025

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I was born in New Haven, Connecticut, where most of my family is from. My mother grew up in a predominantly Muslim community where I ended up working years later, teaching children and adults through special education. I’ve been aware of the situation in Palestine and Lebanon since the 1990s. I had seen the conflicts…

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A Look at Women’s Health Across The Globe

Apr 7, 2025

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From maternal care to mental health, here’s some insight into women’s health in 2025.     Today, women’s health is shaped by a range of overlapping challenges – from conflict and poverty to climate change and systemic inequality. While there have been important strides, such as a global decline in maternal mortality, many women continue…

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World Health Day

by Anera

Apr 7, 2025

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Established by the World Health Organization, World Health Day is observed annually on April 7 across the planet. A Look at Women’s Health Across The Globe in 2025 Today, women’s health is shaped by a range of overlapping challenges – from conflict and poverty to climate change and systemic inequality. While there have been important…

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Ramadan Donors Gave Sustenance During the Holy Month

by Anera

Apr 4, 2025

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Thanks to donors, Anera was able to help struggling families fight food insecurity by providing warm meals, food vouchers, and cash assistance. Donations made during Ramadan up to $123,000 were doubled to increase impact and reach families in need, who were able to focus on observing the holiday instead of food scarcity. In the West…

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Anera’s Mother and Child Clinics in Gaza

by Anera

Apr 3, 2025

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In Gaza, where families are often living on the edge of survival, Anera’s comprehensive healthcare services offer a lifeline for mothers and children to address issues like malnutrition, breastfeeding support, and maternal care. The Challenges Mothers Face The challenges faced by mothers in Gaza are manifold, often beginning during pregnancy. The economic hardships of living…

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Rebuilding Lives in Lebanon 

by Anera

Apr 2, 2025

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With support from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, we’re providing urgent humanitarian assistance. The recent war between Israel and Lebanon has left southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and parts of the Bekaa Valley reeling from destruction. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, agricultural lands scorched, and critical infrastructure — water systems, roads, and…

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Land Day

by Anera

Mar 30, 2025

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Land Day 2025! On this Land Day, Anera recognizes the importance of land and the ownership of land to Palestinian heritage. We remember the beauty of the Gaza strip from just a few years ago, before the war left the area completely devastated. As many Palestinians are dealing with forced displacement, we celebrate the traditions…

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24 Hours in Gaza That I’ll Never Forget

Mar 26, 2025

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The first time I visited Gaza was on my birthday, back in March 2016. I hadn’t told anyone it was my birthday – I’m not big on celebrations – but in true Gaza fashion, the team found out and insisted on celebrating me. I had only just met them, yet they made me feel so…

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World Water Day

by Anera

Mar 21, 2025

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No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting the situation in Gaza and poetry from Indigenous activists.

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Palestine Situation Report | March 2025

by Anera

Mar 19, 2025

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>>> Read the full report Israel launched a massive air assault across Gaza in the early morning hours of March 18. The attacks broke the fragile ceasefire agreement signed in January 2025, resulting in the death and injury of over 900 Palestinians. The return to war followed the Israeli imposition of a total blockade on…

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