Lebanese Culinary Success Story: Khalid’s Journey from Home Cook to Entrepreneur with Anera
Jan 23, 2024
Enrolling in an Anera course in Saida, Lebanon transformed Khalid’s culinary dreams into reality, giving him the confidence to open his own restaurant and bakery.
Read MoreCrafting Skills and Empowering Youth: Soap Making and Handicrafts in Bekaa, Lebanon
Jan 22, 2024
In Bekaa, Lebanon, young minds are unleashing their creativity and learning job skills through Anera’s soap making and handicrafts course.
Read MoreWomen in Gaza Lack Access to Menstrual Supplies
Jan 12, 2024
The crisis in Gaza has been catastrophic for all aspects of life, including women’s menstrual health.
Read MoreAn Update on Anera’s Staff in Gaza
Jan 12, 2024
As Anera’s country director in Palestine, I would like to share an update on our staff’s welfare in Gaza. Our colleagues have faced unprecedented challenges over the last three months. When I report on our staff, I always say that they’re all accounted for. They’re all safe and physically unharmed. But they are far from…
Read MoreA Primer on Gaza
Jan 11, 2024
The Gaza Strip is a 25-mile long stretch of coastal land (141 square miles, 365 square kilometers) that is home to a growing population of more than two million people. For such a small place, Gaza has a name everyone recognizes around the globe, but few really understand its history, culture and overall situation. Early…
Read MoreFostering Peace Through Sport in Lebanon
Jan 9, 2024
Since 2021, Peace Through Sport has impacted 423 young people in 8 rounds, and they’ve paid it forward, positively affecting over 5,000 lives through their initiatives.
Read MoreWinter Resilience: Navigating Challenges in Lebanon
Jan 6, 2024
Samar El-Yassir, Lebanon Country Director, details our winterization initiatives, supported by donations, which empower youth with crucial skills. These efforts provide warm clothing, bedding, and nourishing meals to individuals facing displacement amid the challenges of economic collapse, rising violence, and unprecedented adversities.
Read MoreVoices from Gaza: Sandra Rasheed Reflects on Some of her Colleagues in Gaza
Jan 6, 2024
Anera’s Palestine Country Director Sandra Rasheed dedicated the past month to reflecting on some of her colleagues in Gaza and offering insights into their stories. Through posts on Sandra’s LinkedIn profile spread over the month, she shared the experiences of individuals who tirelessly serve their communities amidst the daily horrors of life in Gaza.
Read MoreGaza’s Stark Reality
by Sean Carroll
Jan 5, 2024
Anera President & CEO Sean Carroll was recently in Gaza from December 19-21, bearing witness to the horrors Palestinians are facing daily.
Read MoreBuilding Up Confidence in Lebanon’s Youth: Peace Through Sport
Jan 5, 2024
Anera, in collaboration with partner Around The Worlds, is fostering confidence and empowerment among young people in Lebanon through sports.
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