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World Water Day
No one should be left behind when it comes to water. This year for World Water Day Anera is highlighting the situation in Gaza and poetry from Indigenous activists.
“Why did they have to bomb my doll?” As children face a mental health crisis in Gaza, IRC partners with NGO Anera to address psychological trauma
Amman, Jordan, March 11, 2024 – As the crisis in Gaza continues, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the escalating mental health and psychological toll on civilians, particularly children, who are grappling with the devastating impacts of war. In response to this urgent need, the IRC is partnering with Anera, a prominent…
Gaza
WHERE WE WORK Gaza There is a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Before October 7, about 80% of Gaza’s population of over two million people relied on humanitarian aid. Now, nearly every resident urgently needs aid. Anera is delivering food, water, medicine and hygiene kits right now to those in Gaza displaced by the war. Donate…
Anera Among Global Innovation Challenge Recipients
عربية September 26, 2023 | Washington, DC — Anera is honored to be among the 50 community organizations selected for the inaugural Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge, announced this week. The Citi Foundation’s grant will support Anera’s sustainable rooftop gardens project in Lebanon, an innovative solution to combat food insecurity, mitigate against climate change and…
What I Saw in Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon
I joined Anera in 2015. When I first started, I was taken aback at just how impressive and thoughtful Anera’s programs were (and still are!). The humanitarian and development needs in the communities where Anera works are frequently all too visible, and often it is tempting to rush in with stopgap measures to address acute distress.
Anera in the North Governorate of Lebanon
LEBANON Anera in the North Governorate of Lebanon The North Lebanon governorate is home to over 700,000 people, including thousands of Syrian and Palestinian refugees and Lebanon’s second largest city, Tripoli. North Lebanon Governorate | محافظة الشمال The North Lebanon governorate was created in 2003, in an administrative designation separating it from the Akkar governorate….
Anera in the South Governorate of Lebanon
LEBANON Anera in the South Governorate of Lebanon The South Governorate of Lebanon is a beautiful place with white beaches, archeological ruins, bustling old souks, fertile fields of citrus and banana trees, and a deep history. Its residents are from different religions: Shia and Sunni Muslims, Druze, Eastern Orthodox, Maronite, Protestant, and Greek Catholic Christians….
Building Resilient Communities: The Nexus of Development and Relief
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…
Sabah: the Retired Jalazone Teacher Turned Gardener
AGRICULTURE Sabah: the Retired Jalazone Teacher Turned Gardener Former teacher cultivates rooftop garden to support her family and community A former teacher, Sabah takes care of her garden with a unique precision, picking tomatoes, cucumbers and other greens as if she has been a gardener her entire life. “Vegetables are like gold,” Sabah says. “They…
Responding to the Earthquake
In the wake of a major disaster, many of us feel immediately compelled to help in any way we can. And we absolutely should support the earthquake response efforts in Syria, Turkey and neighboring countries. However, we also know from past experiences that the outpouring of humanitarian response to major calamities can sometimes outstrip both…