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Report on the Emergency in Jerusalem and Gaza

by Anera

May 12, 2021

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What began as peaceful protests by Palestinians in Jerusalem angered by their treatment under occupation, has over the past five days boiled over into the largest conflagration of violence since the 2014 Gaza war, or even the 2000-2005 Second Intifada. As of May 12, 11 pm Jerusalem/Gaza time, Israeli security forces and bombs have killed…

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A Statement from Anera on the Violence in Jerusalem and Gaza

by Anera

May 11, 2021

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We call on all those with the power to stop the evictions and the violence to do so immediately.

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Building Two New Preschools in the West Bank

by Anera

May 6, 2021

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Anera continues to create new infrastructure for Palestinian preschoolers in the West Bank to learn in stimulating and child-appropriate environments. Our schools are specially designed to let in light and air and to create spacious areas for children to spread out and learn through experience and creativity. We are now building two new preschools, one…

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Food Parcels and Hygiene Kits for Families in Lebanon – Ramadan 2021

by Anera

May 3, 2021

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You can provide a vulnerable family in Lebanon with a food parcel and hygiene kit for just $80 this Ramadan season.

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You Can Provide a Palestinian Family in Gaza with Food this Ramadan 2021 — Ghadeer’s Story

by Anera

Apr 29, 2021

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See how $70 makes a difference for Ghadeer’s family this Ramadan in Gaza.

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Harnessing the Power of the Sun for Water and Agriculture in Gaza

by Anera

Apr 28, 2021

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In Gaza, young Palestinian women are finding jobs installing solar panels — providing the power to pump and clean much needed water for local farmers.

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Anera Vaccine Campaign in Lebanon

by Anera

Apr 27, 2021

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Anera is spreading awareness about the importance of getting vaccinated, helping people to register, securing medical equipment for health facilities, and providing 40,000 doses of vaccine for 20,000 Palestinian refugees.

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Together, We Can Sustain Each Other

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During the month of Ramadan Keffiyeh Masks are generously donating 20% of their revenue to Anera and the communities where we work. We both live in Washington DC. Bshara grew up outside of Bethlehem in Palestine, on his family’s educational farm, called Tent of Nations. He came to the U.S. in 2011 to pursue his…

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Food for Families in Gaza — Rania at the Supermarket | Vouchers vs. Parcels

by Anera

Apr 23, 2021

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Anera’s Rania Elhelo is at the grocery store in central Gaza and wants us to know why this year’s Ramadan campaign for food vouchers instead of food parcels makes such a huge difference for Palestinian families.

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Happy Earth Day 2021!

by Anera

Apr 21, 2021

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Every year, people around the world mark Earth Day on April 22nd. To celebrate Earth Day this year, we are sharing updates from our staff in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank. From Lebanon this Earth Day I’m sure you know that things are as tough as can be here in Lebanon, with the confluence…

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