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Anera in Gaza in 2024

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Oct 7, 2024

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The Anera community’s support for Gaza has been extraordinary over the past year. Your continued support is crucial for Palestinians in Gaza.

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Gaza and West Bank Response Log | Year One

by Anera

Oct 7, 2024

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In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. Please stay tuned here for the latest information. To subscribe for weekly updates via SMS on our response in Gaza, text GAZA to 1-866-549-0055. October 6-7, 2024 Yesterday, evacuation orders were issued for the entire northern region of Gaza. People from…

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Forced to Flee

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Oct 4, 2024

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Lebanon’s Displaced Families Endure War The war on Lebanon has stretched on for over a year, forcing tens of thousands of families to flee their homes, just as they did in 2006. But this time, the displacement feels more painful, the suffering more profound, and the end of their misery seems even more distant. For…

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LHIF Issues Urgent Call for Ceasefire in Lebanon

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Sep 26, 2024

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The Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum is an informal and independent coordinating body comprised of 69 international NGOs (including Anera) who are working to address the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities throughout Lebanon. Urgent Call for Ceasefire: Humanitarian Organizations in Lebanon Call for Immediate Action The past few days saw unprecedented escalation of Israeli…

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NGOs call for a humanitarian reset in Gaza: An NGO submission under NSM20

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Sep 26, 2024

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>>> Read the full statement, with hyperlinked sources NGOs urge the Biden-Harris Administration to adjust course on its approach to Gaza given the catastrophic harm to civilians. Earlier this year, the Biden-Harris Administration created a new policy, National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM20) that included a requirement that all U.S. security partners facilitate humanitarian assistance. Israel…

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Anera Statement Regarding Misinformation on Humanitarian Aid Distribution in Gaza

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Sep 24, 2024

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September 24, 2024 — In the past few days, libelous social media posts have circulated accusing Anera of withholding the distribution of tarpaulins and other humanitarian aid in Gaza. These claims are categorically false. Anera unequivocally rejects any allegations that supplies have been misappropriated, withheld for profit, or diverted to commercial markets by our organization…

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Responding to the Escalation of Violence in Lebanon

Sep 23, 2024

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Lebanon is facing yet another nightmare. The recent escalation of attacks from Israel has thrown the country into chaos, with families desperately trying to find safety. Schools have been forced to close, and roads are gridlocked with people fleeing their homes, unsure of where to go next. The coastal road is packed with displaced families—some…

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Supporting Lebanon’s Healthcare Sector During the War

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Sep 23, 2024

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Amid Lebanon’s escalating crisis, Anera is strengthening healthcare by equipping emergency facilities and delivering critical supplies, urging a ceasefire to protect civilians and prevent further humanitarian disaster.

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Training A New Generation of Electricians in Bekaa, Lebanon

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Sep 18, 2024

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Anera’s vocational training program in Bekaa, Lebanon, equips youth with essential electrical skills, offering hands-on courses and mentorship to prepare them for jobs in high-demand skilled trades and empower them to build a stable future.

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Lebanon’s Hunger Crisis Deepens

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Sep 17, 2024

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A Focus on Food Security Lebanon is facing an unparalleled crisis, with economic collapse, political instability, and ongoing conflict combining to create a humanitarian emergency. Among the most pressing concerns is food security, as millions struggle to access basic necessities. The Lebanese lira has already lost 98% of its 2019 value and inflation has soared…

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