A Country in Depression
Jun 25, 2021
After 8 months away, my recent return to Lebanon brought home how desperate the situation has become In 2019, tension in Lebanon had been brewing more and more each day. Prices were soaring, so was unemployment. Shortages in electricity, fuel and water were rampant, resulting in civil unrest which included acts of self immolation, increased…
Read MoreDon’t Forget the People of Lebanon
Jun 23, 2021
“I write this to remind you, Anera’s community, that the people of this wonderful country are still living in an acutely terrible – but also chronic – situation. I believe that change will come, but in the meantime it’s our responsibility to keep people going and offer a glimpse of hope for the future.”
Read MoreNabil is Using Vocational Education to Find Work in Lebanon
Jun 21, 2021
Nabil is a 20-year-old Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. He is taking Anera’s vocational education course on plumbing to help position himself to find decent work in Lebanon’s grim labor market. Not only is he learning practical skills, but he is helping to restore houses to make them livable for their residents.
Read MoreMedical Aid Needed Across Palestine During a Time of Crisis and Turmoil
Jun 7, 2021
Medical aid is needed across all of Palestine during this time. Palestine has been in crisis for the last month. Not just from the war in Gaza, but also from recent events in the West Bank.
Read MoreMeet Tony, an Anera-ASU English Language Student in Lebanon
Jun 5, 2021
Anera has partnered with Arizona State University to conduct online English language courses for young adults in Lebanon. Tony is part of this year’s cohort of online English language students.
Read MoreDocumenting the Tragedy in Gaza
May 26, 2021
We feature here photographs from the amazing Zaanoun brothers, Mohammed and Ibrahim, who braved danger to themselves during the bombardment of Gaza to capture images of what happened. Follow Mohammed Zaanoun on Instagram at @m.z.gaza, and Ibrahim Zanoun at @ibrahim_zanoun.
Read MoreSomething Needs to Change
by Liz Demarest
May 25, 2021
“But we cannot move on with the news. Now is the time when people all over the world must come together to support Palestinian communities.”
Read MoreDelivering Emergency Medical Aid and Supplies to Gaza
May 25, 2021
With the support of people like YOU and our medical donation partners Americares and Direct Relief, Anera was able to deliver the first (of many) emergency medical aid shipments to Gaza.
Read MoreIn the Words of Anera’s Palestine Staff
May 18, 2021
What we are hearing from our colleagues in Palestine living through the current crisis. Updated on an ongoing basis. May 18 “The bombings never stop, day and night, and they are targeting civilian homes, public offices, roads and the main Ministry of Health offices. Their only COVID-19 texting lab is damaged and no longer operating….
Read MoreLearning about Palestine
May 18, 2021
From movies and literature to blogs and informative news sources, there is a lot of information out there about Palestine and the current situation. We have put together a short list of some of our favorites. Whether you’re just getting started or have worked in Palestine for years, we hope there’s something for you in…
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