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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon: Living in Permanent Survival Mode

by Anera

Jun 18, 2026

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Anera’s latest on-the-ground report, entitled “Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon | In Their Own Voices: Living in Permanent Survival Mode,” captures a critical inflection point for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, where long-standing structural vulnerabilities have converged with the impact of the 2026 war. The conflict has not created these inequalities, but it has sharply exposed and…

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The Home We Built but Never Lived In

Jun 15, 2026

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Before the war in Gaza, the paintings waited for a home. They are still stacked quietly in a corner of my parents’ house, wrapped in plastic, untouched by dust or sunlight. I bought them during my engagement, imagining the walls they would hang on in the apartment my husband and I spent months preparing together….

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From Policy to Practice

by Anera

Jun 11, 2026

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Exploring How the EU Pact for the Mediterranean Can Deliver for Communities in the Levant Government representatives, development actors, civil society organizations and private sector leaders gathered in Amman on June 8, 2026, for a regional workshop examining how the European Union’s Pact for the Mediterranean can be translated into practical action across Jordan, Lebanon,…

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Anera Launches Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program

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Jun 7, 2026

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Anera recently launched the Point-of-Care Ultrasound training program with the Minister of Public Health, Rakan Nassereddine. Nine doctors from the emergency and intensive care departments at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Baabda Governmental Hospital, and Sibline Governmental Hospital are undergoing training to introduce POCUS technology to patients. POCUS technology is a qualitative tool that allows for…

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World Environment Day

by Anera

Jun 5, 2026

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Anera’s programs reuse resources that would otherwise go to waste, respect land and water by using these natural riches in the most eco-friendly ways, and replenish the beauty of the land through responsible waste and water management and the use of renewable energy sources.

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Lebanon Activity Log | June 2026

by Anera

Jun 4, 2026

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This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. Bookmark anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the May…

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Lebanon Activity Log | May 2026

by Anera

May 31, 2026

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This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. Bookmark www.anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the…

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Carpenter in Gaza Finds Hope

by Anera

May 28, 2026

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Salim Al Madhoun is one of the participants in Anera’s We Can project, where he gained carpentry skills and support that helped him grow his business despite the difficult conditions in Gaza. Using reclaimed materials and battery-powered tools, Salim continues working through electricity shortages while building a more stable source of income for himself and…

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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Ending Period Poverty

by Anera

May 28, 2026

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On Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28, and everyday, Anera is committed to addressing period poverty in Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan.

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How War Is Devastating Lebanon’s Agricultural Sector

by Anera

May 27, 2026

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From destroyed farmland to rising food prices, the impact of conflict on farmers is spreading across the entire country. Since 2023, the war and ongoing escalation in Lebanon have displaced communities and directly disrupted the country’s agricultural system. Agriculture, already strained by years of economic crisis, is now facing widespread damage across the South and…

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