Building Resilient Communities: The Nexus of Development and Relief
Apr 3, 2023
In today’s world, the nexus of development and relief has become a critical area of focus. In recognizing that humanitarian response and long-term development efforts are interconnected, it becomes apparent that a coordinated approach is necessary to effectively address the needs of vulnerable populations. Our partner, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Read MoreGetting Medicines to Patients and Healthcare Centers in Lebanon Amid Economic Crisis
Mar 23, 2023
Anera distributes essential medications for chronic diseases to more than fifty medical centers across Lebanon as part of our CARMAH program.
Read MoreWomen Can — And Have!
by Holly Jordan
Mar 17, 2023
The vision for Women Can began in 2019 when our staff in Palestine saw a unique opportunity to support and mentor women with entrepreneurial vision. The project began in the West Bank and expanded to Gaza in its third year and has supported women in Nablus, Qalqilya, Ramallah, Salfit, Jenin, Tulkarem, and central Gaza. The…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Under Occupation: a Personal Perspective
Mar 16, 2023
Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women around the world. In fact, one in every eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. For women living in conflict zones, including the West Bank and Gaza, breast cancer can be particularly scary. When I first learned about the high breast cancer death…
Read MoreWomen Can Do Anything! Empowering Women in Palestine
Mar 14, 2023
Here are some success stories from our women’s empowerment program named Women Can.
Read MoreThe Unique Health Challenges Women Face in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan
by Halie Tolba
Mar 6, 2023
Maternal, breast and reproductive health are just some of the top priorities to ensure women live a quality life. Yet, marginalized communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan have trouble accessing the quality care they need. Women’s health can easily fall by the wayside when medications and clinics are expensive or inaccessible, which can lead to…
Read MorePeace Through Sports in Lebanon
Feb 23, 2023
“Peace through Sport,” is a 24-month virtual exchange program uniting youth in Lebanon and the US to promote social cohesion and foster civic engagement through the lens of sports.
Read MoreTraining Dental Assistants in Lebanon
Feb 21, 2023
20 students in Lebanon recently graduated from Anera’s vocational training course for dental assistants, equipping them with the skills necessary for employment. We partnered with Soft Dental Clinic for the hands-on experience portion of the training.
Read MoreSend Relief Shipments to Syria
Feb 16, 2023
The catastrophe of last week’s 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes have shockingly taken the lives of more than 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria. The destruction has also displaced millions, many of whom had already been uprooted from their homes over the last decade by ongoing violence. While aid is flowing into Turkey, sending relief…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Love Language? Hawazim’s is Baking.
Feb 13, 2023
Hawazim’s love language is baking. The mother of five is based in the village of Sarta, south of Nablus in Palestine. Because of the Anera community’s support, Hawazim is one of 346 women who have taken part in Women Can. Like Hawazim, these women are now able to turn their love and passion into real resources for their communities, all while earning an income for their families.
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