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Mental Health Support for Women in Gaza
HEALTH Mental Health Support for Women in Gaza Program to provide psychological support for women in Gaza helps women develop techniques to manage their stressful situations In an exceptional move to support the deteriorating health conditions in the Gaza Strip, Anera recently implemented a psychological support project for women in marginalized areas in the Gaza…
Breast Cancer Under Occupation: a Personal Perspective
Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women around the world. In fact, one in every eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. For women living in conflict zones, including the West Bank and Gaza, breast cancer can be particularly scary. When I first learned about the high breast cancer death…
A Race Against the Clock For Cancer Patients in Lebanon
HEALTH A Race Against the Clock For Cancer Patients in Lebanon A vital medical aid shipment donated by Direct Relief and distributed by Anera is helping thousands of vulnerable patients begin or continue treatment More than 30,000 cancer patients in Lebanon are currently struggling to obtain treatment due to shortages of medications, limitations in access…
The Unique Health Challenges Women Face in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan
Maternal, breast and reproductive health are just some of the top priorities to ensure women live a quality life. Yet, marginalized communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan have trouble accessing the quality care they need. Women’s health can easily fall by the wayside when medications and clinics are expensive or inaccessible, which can lead to…
Women and Girls
OUR PRIORITIES Women and Girls Women and girls in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan often face a harsh reality when it comes to employment and other opportunities. The unemployment rate among women is much higher than among men, and they get paid less. Gender stereotypes and roles can get in the way of personal and professional…
Women’s Co-ops Train for Success in Gaza
COMMUNITY Women’s Co-ops Train for Success in Gaza Gaza women running cooperatives learn skills to boost success For seven days, a group of Gaza women recently came together to focus on honing their skills in marketing, administration and finance. It’s all aimed at improving the chances of success for women’s cooperatives in Gaza. Anera provided…
We Can’t Live Without Water
WATER We Can’t Live Without Water Anera’s repairs of a water pumping station in Gaza improves life for thousands Climate warming is affecting so many around the globe. The Middle East is no exception. Gaza may be among the hardest hit. Less than 10% of residents have access to clean water for cooking and cleaning….
Anera Supports Palestinian Women and Cuisine
COMMUNITY Anera Supports Palestinian Women and Cuisine A West Bank cook fires up her business with Anera’s help. With a smile on her face, Ghada began preparing her popular grilled chicken for a neighbor in her home village of Bidoo, in northwest Jerusalem. She uses a traditional Bedouin technique known as zarb that relies on…
Tailoring a Future for West Bank Women
COMMUNITY Tailoring a Future for West Bank Women Women can design their own future with a little startup support The whirling sound of the sewing machine broke the silence of the spacious room where Fatima Suliman was busy making pillow covers for a neighbor. As she pressed the pedal down to begin sewing she looked…
Advancing Women Leadership and Empowerment Through Infrastructure in Palestine
COMMUNITY Advancing Women Leadership and Empowerment Through Infrastructure in Palestine Anera with support from USAID is currently building an additional floor at the Rosary Sister’s School in Gaza City. The new floor will provide five new classrooms which will each accommodate 25 students. The project also includes new administration rooms. Waheba’s name means ‘giving.’ And…