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Support Families Enduring Unimaginable Hardships This GivingTuesday

by Anera

Nov 20, 2024

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You can show your support for families affected by unimaginable hardships and violence in Palestine and Lebanon by donating to Anera this GivingTuesday, December 3. All donations will be DOUBLED to have 2X the impact on refugees and vulnerable communities in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan. Your support during GivingTuesday gives us the…

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Lebanon Situation Report | November 2024

by Anera

Nov 19, 2024

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>>> Read the Situation Report Economy & Education Since September 2024, escalating violence has severely impacted Lebanon, with over 1.2 million people affected by Israeli airstrikes on historical sites, villages, and infrastructure. More than 185,000 people have sought refuge in over 1,000 shelters, half of whom are women and children.  The conflict has caused significant…

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Jordan Situation Report | November 2024

by Anera

Nov 14, 2024

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>>> Read the Situation Report Residents of Jordan confront a number of challenges, with hardships falling particularly hard on refugees. About half of all refugees in Jordan are under the age of 18. The poverty rate among Jordanian citizens is nearing 16%, and soars to 80% for Syrian refugees. Domestic violence is a major problem…

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World Diabetes Day

by Anera

Nov 14, 2024

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Every year since 2007, when it was established by the United Nations, the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14. #WorldDiabetesDay 2024 This year on World Diabetes Day, Anera holds in our hearts the millions around the world – including in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan – without access to insulin and other needed healthcare….

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Caught Between Two Wars

by Anera

Nov 1, 2024

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A Syrian Refugee’s Struggle in Lebanon For 43-year-old Abu Jaafar, survival has become a daily fight. A Syrian refugee displaced by the conflict, he is now living on the streets of Beirut with his five children. Having lost everything to the war multiple times, he longs to return to Syria, but the path home seems…

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Computer Education in Jordan: Thaki is supporting the Future of Palestinian Youth

Nov 1, 2024

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Anna is an intern with Anera in Jordan. Over the past month, I traveled to the Baqa’a and Souf refugee camps, north of Amman, to support the Education and Digital Literacy program, a digital education initiative to help vulnerable young people develop the skills they need to succeed in modern society.  It was an honor…

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Anera’s Wound Management Clinic in Khan Younis, Gaza | A Report

by Anera

Oct 30, 2024

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Amid the ongoing war on Gaza, Anera’s wound management clinic in Khan Younis provides essential wound treatment, infection prevention, and diabetic foot care to thousands of displaced individuals.

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Standing in Solidarity With Those That Need It Most

Oct 29, 2024

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“As I started to witness the actual destruction and loss of life in Palestine through social media, the lies I had believed for so long became impossible to ignore.” The queer community has had a significant impact on my life. As a community that has experienced great harm from both powerful institutions and individuals, we…

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Youths Play a Big Part in Anera’s Humanitarian Response in Lebanon

by Anera

Oct 28, 2024

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The economy in Lebanon has been catastrophically bad since 2019. Unemployment is rife and brain drain a major problem. Now the country is in a full-blown war with Israel, which has displaced almost a quarter of the population. In the midst of it all, Anera – with support from UNICEF and KfW – is training…

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Lebanon’s Health Crisis Amid War: An Urgent Call for International Aid

by Anera

Oct 28, 2024

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Lebanon’s healthcare system is in crisis, with relentless attacks, critical supply shortages, and mass displacement impacting a quarter of the population, urgently requiring international aid.

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