Destroyed Preschool in Shejaiya, Gaza Gets Rebuilt
Nov 29, 2016
During the 2014 war in Gaza, the Shejaiya neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City was heavily bombed. The war damaged hundreds of buildings, leaving thousands of Palestinians homeless. The few preschools in Shejaiya that existed prior to the war were entirely destroyed. Early childhood development (ECD) is essential to the cognitive, social and…
Read MoreGaza Farms Burst With Sweet Potatoes
Nov 8, 2016
Sweet potatoes are a common treat in Gaza. Vendors on the beach sell them from boxes held above their heads, and they flourish in the local soil. Farmers can make big profits from these tasty crops. However, many Gaza farms aren’t prepared to grow sweet potatoes. Fields have been damaged by war or left barren due…
Read MoreThe Power of One: Honoring Nabila Ali
Oct 19, 2016
Anera honors Nabila Ali, an Anera donor from the Chicago area who motivated her community to raise more than $132,000 through social media and word of mouth for Anera’s relief programs in Gaza during and after the 2014 war.
Read MoreWhat Are You #RootedIn?
Sep 23, 2016
Anera is #rootedin the communities we serve. This year, our Annual Dinner theme, “Tending Roots, Bearing Fruit” evokes our deep roots in Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the locally-inspired projects that people like you have made blossom through continued support. Reserve your seat at https://www.anera.org/dinner.
Read MoreGaza is Barely Holding Together
Sep 22, 2016
The United Nations predicts that Gaza will be unlivable by 2020. The study estimates the population of 1.6 million will expand to more than two million, requiring a hefty increase in basic services. But, Gaza has barely recovered from the 2014 war, the third in five years. Some 75,000 Palestinians are still homeless two years…
Read MoreNew Preschool Built in Al Majd, Palestine
Jun 28, 2016
Anera’s early childhood development program is leading the way in setting standards for preschool education. In the past five years, Anera has constructed 165 preschools across Palestine. The program also involves teacher training, music and arts curriculum, reading programs and book distribution, and community involvement in early education. This brand new preschool in Al Majd,…
Read MorePalestinian Children Describe Their Preschool Renovation
Jun 20, 2016
The Refugee Women Training Center and preschool in the city of Ramallah is one of only three preschool teacher training facilities in all of Palestine. It was in bad need of repair when Anera took on its renovation. Listen to the kids at the preschool explain the changes and recall all the workers – from…
Read MoreAnera: Helping Palestinians in Palestine and Lebanon Since 1968
Mar 28, 2016
Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid) is a leading development organization improving the lives of Palestinian refugees and poor families in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.
Read MoreGaza Water Crisis: Connecting Families to Clean Water
Mar 21, 2016
In Gaza, many people lack regular access to clean water. According to UNOCHA, 1.3 million people in Gaza are in need of water and sanitation assistance. The Gaza water crisis makes cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene and caring for livestock a huge challenge. With donations from people like you and our friends at Islamic Relief USA, Anera…
Read MoreStudents at Gaza Music School Receive Anera Scholarships
Oct 26, 2015
For over 20 years, Anera has offered support to Palestinian students studying instruments at the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music (ESNCM) in Palestine. Since 2010, donor support has allowed Anera to also fund the Gaza Music School, which is now the fifth branch of the ESNCM. This year, we’re happy to announce that 100 students at the…
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