At the Edge of Chaos
by Karl Osta
May 22, 2024
Mental Health Amid Conflict and Climate Crisis I want to emphasize that while I’ve shared my experiences and insights here, I’m no expert and I’m not pretending to be one. These reflections stem from personal encounters and observations, and I encourage you to seek professional guidance or further resources if needed. At 30 years old,…
Read MoreAnera is Training Special Educators for Children in Lebanon
May 22, 2024
As part of our vocational education program in Lebanon, Anera trains young people as special education assistants to work in classrooms across the country.
Read MoreWorld leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens humanitarian catastrophe
May 15, 2024
A joint statement issued by international non-governmental organizations. Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state, UN officials and humanitarian NGOs to refrain from expanding its ground offensive to Rafah, Israeli troops entered the governorate on May 7. Over 1.5 million people, including 600,000 children, are at serious risk; more than 450,000 Palestinians have…
Read MoreObserving Nakba Day
May 15, 2024
For Palestinians around the world, May 15th marks the “Nakba” (literally “disaster” or “catastrophe” in Arabic) which commemorates the 1948 Palestinian exodus during the establishment of the State of Israel. Nakba Day 2022 For Palestinians around the world, May 15th marks the “Nakba” (literally “disaster” or “catastrophe” in Arabic) which commemorates the 1948 Palestinian exodus…
Read MoreEmpowering Lebanon’s Youth: Making a Difference through Volunteerism
May 14, 2024
Recognizing the transformative impact of youth engagement, Anera hosts events across Lebanon to recruit volunteers for community projects and promote grassroots organizing as part of our Nahno Volunteers project.
Read MoreTraveling through Gaza’s Ravaged Landscape
by Sami Matar
May 13, 2024
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to north Gaza, in my own car no less. I filled it with vegetables for our colleagues in the north and made the journey. As I drove, I saw people walking with their belongings slung over their shoulders, their lives condensed into little knapsacks. For five long months,…
Read MoreNew Evacuation Orders in Northern Gaza Deepens Misery
May 11, 2024
A Report from Anera’s Team in Gaza Our Gaza staff are reporting the alarming news of new and unexpected evacuation orders, issued by the Israeli military, for all of the North Gaza Governorate. Our team lead in Gaza tells us: “Today marked another devastating day here. The people of Gaza are in a fight for…
Read MoreProviding a Safe Space for Youth in Lebanon
May 8, 2024
The Makani Project serves as a safe and inclusive space catering to individuals of all ages. It offers essential services such as capacity and skill-building initiatives, child protection and education support, and health awareness programs. Specifically designed to foster the holistic development of children, the project prioritizes their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Read MoreA Threatened Invasion of Rafah Will Be a Catastrophe for Civilians
May 6, 2024
Today, Israel issued evacuation orders in the form of airdropped leaflets, text messages and phone calls to the large civilian population now sheltering in Rafah, directing people in the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah to flee to Mawasi, a southern coastal area devoid of infrastructure for basic services. Most families sheltering in Rafah have already been…
Read MoreLivelihoods Under Attack in Gaza
Apr 25, 2024
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 housing, education, WASH, health and food production systems. Livelihood Recovery In Gaza, 57 years of occupation and 17 years of blockade have substantially affected the population’s economic well-being. In 2022 and the…
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