Displaced and Dispossessed in Lebanon
Mar 7, 2024
In southern Lebanon, a war is raging with Israel, which is tearing apart the fabric of society, disrupting the already fragile economy and eradicating any sense of security. Amid the rubble, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ali Hassan, a father of two, whose life has been upended by the violence engulfing his…
Read MoreHumanitarian Agencies Issue a Fervent Plea for the Cessation of Hostilities in Southern Lebanon
Mar 6, 2024
The Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum, made up of 66 international non-governmental organizations, expresses profound concern over the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, particularly in the South, that has now entered its sixth month. So far, a shocking 91,288 civilians have been displaced – 37 % of whom are children and 33 % of whom are…
Read MoreInflation Continues Soaring in Lebanon
Feb 27, 2024
The Mediterranean Nation Recorded Triple-digit Rates Again in 2023 As the world grapples with economic uncertainties, Lebanon finds itself entrenched in a dire economic situation, marked by staggering inflation rates that continue to plague its citizens. According to recent data compiled by various sources including the World Bank and the Consultation & Research Institute in…
Read MoreWorld NGO Day 2024: A Message from Palestine
Feb 27, 2024
February 27th marks World NGO Day, globally honoring the relentless efforts of NGOs in combating poverty and inequality.
Read MoreWorld NGO Day 2024
Feb 27, 2024
Recognizing the Global Importance of NGOs This Tuesday, February 27th, commemorates World NGO Day. The day is an international recognition of the tireless and compassionate work that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across the world undertake to combat poverty and inequality. This day celebrates not just NGOs themselves, but also the vision for a better world and…
Read MoreDigital Learning Day
Feb 15, 2024
Digital Learning Day is a day to stand up for the right of every human being to get an education. The day was founded in 2012 by the Alliance for Excellent Education on the principle that technology is an essential tool to remedy learning inequities. For the regions of Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan, digital learning…
Read MoreCreating Opportunities for Youth in Lebanon
Feb 14, 2024
With support from UNICEF, Anera partners with training institutes across Lebanon to offer courses for young people to acquire the skills they need to enter the job market. Omar is a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon with his family. He dreams of being a mechanical engineer but was forced to drop out of school to…
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