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Palestinian Women Can!
“I was forced to become the primary breadwinner for my family after my husband and I divorced. I have had to stand for myself and support my four children. So I understand these women and the many challenges they face.” – Nariman Othman I am working as a project coordinator, leading implementation in the field…
Women Can: Economic Empowerment in the West Bank
March 20, 2019 | Washington, DC Women-headed families in the West Bank are especially vulnerable to economic deprivation and social marginalization. Only 18 percent of women in Palestine participate in the workforce, among the lowest in the region. With financial support from Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), Anera has begun a project to empower Palestinian women…
Breast Cancer Awareness for West Bank Women
Palestinian women in the West Bank learn about self exams and other early detection measures against breast cancer.
More women and children killed in latest Israeli strikes on shelters in Gaza
The Israeli military continues to target civilian areas across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 29 Palestinians on Monday. Israel’s unrelenting attacks on Gaza City target civilian shelters, once again killing women and children, as Tuesday’s death toll reaches 24. Sean Carroll, the president and CEO of the American Near East Refugee Aid has more.
A Look at Women’s Health Across The Globe
From maternal care to mental health, here’s some insight into women’s health in 2025. Today, women’s health is shaped by a range of overlapping challenges – from conflict and poverty to climate change and systemic inequality. While there have been important strides, such as a global decline in maternal mortality, many women continue…
Equipping Midwives to Support Pregnant Women in Lebanon
HEALTH Equipping Midwives to Support Pregnant Women in Lebanon Supporting Pre and Postpartum Healthcare Services Amid Warfare With Support From Direct Relief Lebanon’s healthcare system is under immense pressure due to the ongoing conflict, with pregnant women and new mothers bearing a disproportionate burden. Displacement, bombings, and lack of access to essential healthcare services have…
The Hidden Suffering of Displaced Women in Gaza
EMERGENCY The Hidden Suffering of Displaced Women in Gaza Menstrual hygiene kits donated by UNICEF provide much needed relief in Gaza In a modest tent in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Enas, 38, lives with her family of seven. As the war on Gaza stretches on and on, housing infrastructure and living conditions have…
Life-Saving Medical Aid for Blood Cancer Patients
HEALTH Life-Saving Medical Aid for Blood Cancer Patients Thanks to a Medical Donation From International Health Partners, a Vital Drug To Treat Lymphoma and Leukemia Is Now Available in Lebanon Amid Lebanon’s escalating healthcare crisis, Anera, in collaboration with International Health Partners (IHP), has made a significant donation of 3,432 vials of rituximab, an advanced…
International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day 2024, we share the story of women who benefit from our rooftop garden projects in Lebanon. This is just one of our many projects built to empower women.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
February 11, 2024 marks the ninth annual celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in science. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2015, it is a day to recognize the vital role women and girls play in science and technology and to celebrate the critical contributions of women in these areas.