An Escalating Crisis in the West Bank
Apr 24, 2025
How contributions to Anera’s emergency fund can directly impact vulnerable families. With the horrors unfolding in Gaza and political upheaval in the U.S., it can be easy to overlook the escalating crisis in the West Bank. But we cannot and should not look away. Since early March 2023, the West Bank has experienced intense military…
Read MoreThe Silent Crisis
Apr 23, 2025
Mental Health and Economic Hardship in Lebanon The aftermath of the war in Lebanon and the continued Israeli strikes, compounded by years of political instability and economic collapse, has taken a devastating toll on its people, particularly its youth. The effects go far beyond financial struggles — mental health has emerged as an urgent issue,…
Read MoreEarth Day 2025
Apr 22, 2025
In honor of Earth Day this year, we’re sharing reflections from Anera’s Naser Qadous on the ecological devastation in Gaza — and the urgent need to fight for its protection.
Read MoreEarth Day Under Siege and the Fight to Keep Gaza Growing
by Naser Qadous
Apr 22, 2025
“This Earth Day, my thoughts are with Gaza: its land, its farmers, and the small signs of life that still push up from the soil.”
Read MoreHumanitarian Access Snapshot (Jan. 19 – Apr. 15) for Gaza and the West Bank
Apr 17, 2025
Humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank sharply worsened between January and April 2025, with aid blockades, mass displacement, and attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers severely hindering relief efforts.
Read MoreGaza Culture Will Not Be Erased
Apr 15, 2025
If I must die,you must liveto tell my storyto sell my thingsto buy a piece of clothand some strings,(make it white with a long tail)so that a child, somewhere in Gazawhile looking heaven in the eyeawaiting his dad who left in a blaze—and bid no one farewellnot even to his fleshnot even to himself—sees the…
Read MoreMy Journey to Finding Anera Has Spanned Decades
Apr 10, 2025
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…
Read MoreA Look at Women’s Health Across The Globe
Apr 7, 2025
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…
Read MoreWorld Health Day
Apr 7, 2025
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…
Read MoreRamadan Donors Gave Sustenance During the Holy Month
Apr 4, 2025
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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