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New Rooftop Gardens in Gaza Help Mohammed Grow Strawberries

by Anera

Feb 18, 2022

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In Gaza, Palestine, over 56% of the population lives in poverty. And 69% of people struggle to put food on the table. With generous support from Humanity First UK, Anera has responded to this food insecurity by installing rooftop gardens for some of the most vulnerable families in Gaza. We’ve provided seven families with hydroponic…

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A History of the Anera-Islamic Relief USA Partnership in Palestine 2014 – 2021

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Feb 15, 2022

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Since 2014, Anera and Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) have partnered to improve the communities and lives of vulnerable Palestinians. The interventions implemented by Anera and IRUSA address critical needs related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); early childhood development; livelihoods; health; food security; and emergency response. Anera and IRUSA’s shared priorities include principles of sustainability…

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COVID-19 in Palestine: A Lockdown Within a Lockdown

by Anera

Feb 14, 2022

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COVID-19 is a scourge that spares no society, rich or poor. Palestine is no exception. But Palestine’s precarious situation makes treating the virus and stemming its spread much more difficult. Inadequate healthcare, water and sanitation infrastructure, and resources limit Palestine’s ability to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization reports that in the…

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Anera

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Feb 14, 2022

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Today is about expressing our gratitude and appreciation for those dear to us. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Anera community. While we appreciate your support every day, today is one of the few opportunities we have to be a little mushy. In the spirit of sentimentality, here are…

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KN95 Face Masks From Distribute Aid Help Protect Lebanon

by Anera

Feb 10, 2022

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Thanks to a donation of 1.5 million masks by Distribute Aid, Anera is now distributing KN95 face masks to our partners and their patients across Lebanon. These masks will help Lebanon to manage and contain the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants.

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From Roller Skating to the Anera Board

Feb 7, 2022

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I was born and raised in the Middle East. In our household, we were told to eat our vegetables because there were Palestinian refugees with little on their plates. Every other year we went to Palestine for family vacation. One summer during college, I worked in Palestine. First, I helped out in an orphanage in…

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My Trip to Gaza

Feb 1, 2022

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My fascination with Gaza has grown within me since my early childhood years. Living in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, I grew up listening to my late grandfather and his circle of friends. They would congregate at his shop and reminisce about their travels to Gaza, Haifa and Akka as laborers and…

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Flooding in Gaza

Jan 26, 2022

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We didn’t expect the storms that hit Gaza. It has been raining off and on for two weeks. At times it has been really intense. If Gaza receives more than 20 millimeters of rain, flooding happens. Just in three hours last week the floods started. Flooding affects all aspects of water delivery and management in…

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Play Is Important for Palestinian Preschool Children in Gaza

by Anera

Jan 24, 2022

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Play is just as important as basic academics for preschool-aged children. In Gaza, Anera funded and organized outdoor activities for 1,400 children at 12 preschools. The goal of these events is to promote play, socialization, and teach best health and hygiene practices to families.

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English Courses Set Students in Lebanon Up for Success

by Anera

Jan 14, 2022

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In partnership with Arizona State University, Anera’s English language courses are expanding opportunities for young people in Lebanon. Let’s hear from a few of the students!

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