Celebration at New Educational Center in Gaza
Aug 29, 2022
The new Unlimited Friends Association educational space in Al Zawayda, in Deir al-Balah Governorate in central Gaza, serves a community of about 28,000 Palestinians. To celebrate the opening of the newly constructed center, it hosted its first summer camp for 100 children. The fun day included competitive games and messages about cleanliness, personal hygiene, and constructive play with clown-led activities….
Read MoreWho Are Palestinian Refugees?
Aug 19, 2022
Since 1948, Palestinians have been subject to war, dispossession, and unjust policies, forcing many to live throughout the world as refugees. With limited resources and often difficult living conditions, the Palestinian people have faced much adversity and uncertainty over the years. Decades of conflict have hindered opportunities and development. Palestinians are the largest refugee group…
Read MoreTatreez and Development
by Saniah Naim
Aug 18, 2022
A Symbol of Palestinian Culture Tatreez is a centuries-old craft practiced primarily by Palestinian women to document their history, preserve their culture, express themselves creatively, unite as communities, and support themselves and their families. The traditional cross-stitch embroidery technique incorporates imagery that documents life in different regions of Palestine during significant times or carries on…
Read MoreMental Health in Lebanon
Aug 17, 2022
Lebanon’s economic, political, and health crises have adversely impacted the mental health of people across the country. The COVID-19 pandemic, continuing economic crisis, and trauma of the Beirut blast have drastically increased the need for mental health support. In 2021, the National Lifeline in Lebanon for Emotional Support and Suicide Prevention reported five times more…
Read MoreHow Does Food Insecurity Impact Students?
Aug 17, 2022
It’s important to recognize the devastating impact food insecurity has on students. Anera ensures students have a balanced diet.
Read MoreAnnouncing Anera’s Back-To-School Campaign
Aug 15, 2022
As children are preparing to return to start a new school year, Anera is raising funds to support multifaceted projects that help disadvantaged students in Palestine and Lebanon. As students in Palestine and Lebanon return to school, Anera supporters like you can help ensure that they have an opportunity to receive a quality education. We…
Read MoreYouth In Lebanon Benefit From Life Skills Workshop
Aug 12, 2022
We invited youth to partake in a 20-hour life skills workshop. They learned about building leadership skills, such as teamwork.
Read MoreAnera’s Situation Report from Gaza
Aug 8, 2022
Our newest situation report comes one day after a ceasefire that ended three days of bombing in Gaza. Though the attacks were targeted, they led to many deaths and caused a lot of damage. They also ratcheted up the fear and trauma among Gaza’s residents, who are still coping with the aftermath of the May…
Read More“We’re Inside a Shroud”
Aug 8, 2022
“Thank God we survived physically. But psychologically we are inside a shroud.” These were the words from one of our Gaza colleagues this morning. As of this writing, the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza is holding up. Life is returning to normal, such as it is. People are back at the markets and on the…
Read MoreGaza is Being Bombed Again
Aug 6, 2022
Gaza is experiencing its second day of bombing, with 20 Palestinians killed (including five children) and over 100 wounded, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Israeli media reports two Israel soldiers lightly wounded by rocket fire from Gaza, and no Israeli civilians killed or injured. This escalation follows four major Israeli bombings of the…
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