Thank you for serving hope this Ramadan!
Apr 21, 2023
Thank you to everyone who gave generously. Here’s a quick look at the impact of your contributions this Ramadan. I am beyond grateful for you and the Anera community. This year, our Ramadan food assistance program provided hot meals, food vouchers and food parcels to over 10,000 families across Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. And for…
Read MoreBecoming a Personal Trainer in Lebanon and Finding Employment
Apr 19, 2023
Anera in Lebanon is educating young people on becoming personal training assistants in order to find employment in a growing job field.
Read MoreServe Hope | Join an Anera Iftar in Support of Families in the Middle East
Apr 7, 2023
Join Anera in-person at one of our interfaith Ramadan iftars in Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, April 11. These are wonderful opportunities for our local communities to come together and support the most vulnerable while enjoying great food and great company. Funds raised go to sending food aid to families…
Read MoreA Timeline of Crises in Palestine
Apr 5, 2023
The last year has witnessed the worst violence in the West Bank in two decades. In February 2022, Israel assassinated three Palestinians affiliated with Fatah’s armed groups in Nablus, launching an ongoing military campaign against Palestinian militants and returning to a policy of targeted killing in the West Bank for the first time in years….
Read MoreBuilding 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 MoreWorld Water Day
Mar 22, 2023
No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting water preserving farming practices in Gaza.
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.
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