Statement on the Evacuation and its Humanitarian Consequences
Oct 13, 2023
According to International Humanitarian Law, collective punishment is a war crime and forcible transfer is a crime against humanity. We call for the mass evacuation order issued to 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza to be immediately revoked. That is plain for all to see. In just the past 7 days, the damage inflicted on the…
Read MoreWorld Teachers Day
Oct 5, 2023
Today, October 5, is World Teachers Day, an annual UNESCO thematic day to recognize the essential role that teachers worldwide play in creating opportunities and hopeful futures for the next generation. Providing teachers with the skills, recognition and tools that they need to excel is vital to achieving the fourth UN Sustainable Development Goal on…
Read MoreRooftop Gardens Are Making A Big Difference for Families in Jordan
Sep 29, 2023
Hitteen camp and Al Hashmi Al Shamali are two communities northeast of Amman, Jordan that face chronic challenges related to food security. Anera is working with families in each community to provide a sustainable source of food amid high prices and food scarcity.
Read MoreZa’atar 101 with Chef Fadi Kattan
Sep 23, 2023
In celebration of Za’atar Day on Sept. 23, we asked our friend Chef Fadi Kattan to tell us about the many different ways za’atar can be enjoyed. A staple in Palestinian kitchens, Chef tells us some of the ways he incorporates za’atar in his dishes. Happy Za’atar Day! Curious to know how we celebrate Palestinian…
Read MoreMitigating Early Marriage in Lebanon: The Sama Project
Sep 20, 2023
Gender equality and empowering women and girls are fundamental to creating equitable societies. Anera has been actively addressing the critical issue of early and forced marriage among vulnerable populations in Lebanon through the innovative Sama Project over the past two years. In this blog post, we explore the remarkable success of the Sama Project, which…
Read MoreRehabilitating Homes and Providing Relief from Flooding to Families in Gaza
Sep 19, 2023
With funding from Helping Hand for Relief and Development, Anera has rehabilitated 12 homes to make them more resilient against flooding and more habitable in a variety of ways.
Read MoreAnera President Visits Akkar, Lebanon
Sep 15, 2023
This week, Sean Carroll, Anera’s president and chief executive officer, visited sites across Lebanon where Anera works. Here he reports from two locations in Akkar, in the northern part of the country. From the Ritaj El Hayat Medical Center In the early 2020s, Anera launched a multi-year program to deliver medicines for patients suffering from…
Read MoreTwo Years of Expanding Access to Chronic Disease Medicines in Lebanon
Sep 13, 2023
One day, Na’mat, a 70-year-old widow living in Tripoli, North Lebanon, felt faint and nearly collapsed in the street. Although she has hypertension, high-cholesterol and diabetes, she hadn’t been taking medications regularly to manage these conditions. The meds were simply too expensive. Fortunately, she managed to stay on her feet and get herself to the…
Read MoreMeet Rawan, A Personal Trainer Breaking Down Stereotypes in Lebanon
Sep 12, 2023
Rawan hopes to fulfill her many dreams with the knowledge and training she received in Anera’s personal trainer course.
Read MoreAnera Reads
Sep 6, 2023
What we’re reading These books are Anera staff and supporter favorites. They give some context to life, history and culture in the countries where we work: Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. We also feature some writings that describe the experiences of refugees and other communities related to those we serve in the Middle East that may…
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