Installing Urban Rooftop Gardens in Nahr El Bared, Lebanon
Nov 11, 2022
Anera launched our urban rooftop gardens first in Gaza, Palestine. Because of our success, Anera chose to transfer this experiment to the Nahr El Bared camp in northern Lebanon. With funding and support from UNICEF, we started with theoretical training. Then we supplied tools for practical training with professionals. The project includes 50 rooftop urban…
Read MoreSewing Winterization Kits in Lebanon
Nov 11, 2022
In cooperation with Islamic Relief USA, Anera is employing young people in Lebanon to prepare winterization kits. Sixty-five men and women, aged between 18 and 24, are sewing winter kits for 7,400+ people. We’ll distribute the kits to the most vulnerable families in the Bekaa and Akkar regions of the country.
Read MoreNew Storm Water Network Prevents Flooding in Beit Hanoun, Gaza
Nov 11, 2022
With funding from Islamic Relief USA , Anera has installed new storm water infrastructure in the Beit Hanoun area of northern Gaza.
Read MoreA Dream to Help People with Down Syndrome in Lebanon
Nov 11, 2022
Wafa Basha, a volunteer with Anera’s peace through sports program, talks about her dream of starting an organization to help children with Down syndrome in Lebanon. Her goal is not only to develop their skills, but also to assist them in entering the job market. Wafa is an example of the kinds of inspiring young…
Read MoreUniversity Student from Lebanon is Determined to Support Her Country
Nov 8, 2022
As a social ambassador for Anera, Nana is determined to raise awareness about the challenges in her home country of Lebanon.
Read MoreRelieving Pain in Cancer Patients
Nov 8, 2022
My name is Rana Yamout, pain and palliative care specialist at Naif Cancer Center at AUBMC in Lebanon. As a pain and palliative care physician, we struggle on a daily basis to treat patients with cancer. As you may know, 80% of our cancer population suffer from pain. And, unfortunately, due to the current circumstances…
Read MoreRebuilding Homes After the Beirut Blast in Lebanon
Nov 2, 2022
The explosion at the Port of Beirut damaged over 62,000 buildings. We are able to rebuild homes and buildings that were damaged.
Read MoreProviding Tools and Training for Youth in Lebanon – Anera & UNICEF
Oct 20, 2022
UNICEF and Anera’s collective efforts over the years have pushed back against the harsh realities in Lebanon for youth with job and life skills training.
Read MoreA Visit to Deir Al Balah, Gaza
by Sean Carroll
Oct 17, 2022
I just finished a visit to some of our projects in Deir Al Balah, Gaza. Anera is doing a lot there and I’d like to share here some self videos from three sites I visited. The Mise Al Reem Preschool in Deir Al Balah With funding from Dubai Cares, the Alumbra Innovation Fund and the…
Read MoreMeat Distribution in Palestine and Lebanon
Oct 17, 2022
Many families throughout Palestine and Lebanon suffer from food insecurity. Grocery items, such as meat, are often considered a luxury. With Islamic Relief USA, we can provide families with nutrients and fight hunger.
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