Transitioning from Relief to Recovery in Gaza
Gaza faces a pivotal moment with the recent ceasefire. The devastation is immense, but Gaza’s people are ready to rebuild. Anera, with its 57-year history of supporting the region, is committed to transitioning from immediate humanitarian relief to long-term recovery efforts. A robust transition phase is critical to building a foundation for sustainable development. The…
Read MoreCelebrating Life in Gaza: Happy Birthday, Hayat!
Today marks one year since you entered this world. Your name, Hayat, means “life,” but this first year has been anything but. It’s been a year of grinding displacement, hunger, and struggle. We’ve moved back and forth between Deir Al Balah and Rafah, never knowing where we’ll end up next. The only refuge I can…
Read MoreReflections from my Recent Visit to Gaza
In early December, I visited Gaza over three days to meet with Anera’s staff, see our life-saving work, and witness the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Read MoreDelivering Aid to Gaza: Facing the Worst Challenges Yet
Just as harsh winter weather is setting in, the situation for humanitarian aid going into Gaza has reached its worst point since October 2023. Israel has severely restricted the entry of commercial goods, and aid convoys are barely trickling in. The whole of Gaza is affected and in the north, where some areas have been…
Read MoreAnera’s Non-communicable Disease Clinics in Gaza
NCD Clinics flag hypertension and diabetes, allowing patients to receive the chronic disease medication they need.
Read MoreThe Untold Story of Aid Convoys Under Siege
The situation on the ground in Gaza is dire and chaotic, with widespread military operations exacerbating an already desperate humanitarian crisis. Anera and other aid organizations face monumental challenges in delivering assistance to those in need amid the ongoing conflict. Military operations were previously concentrated in specific areas like Rafah and parts of the north,…
Read MoreReporting from a Convoy in Gaza [VIDEO]
Join me on my journey in an Anera truck convoy in Gaza. The mission begins at the Kerem Shalom crossing and goes to the Emirati field hospital in Rafah. Thankfully this convoy, consisting of diesel and food trucks, safely reaches the hospital. But it’s not always that way. Each trip is nerve-wracking and unpredictable. This…
Read MoreInternational Day of Cooperatives
The International Day of Cooperatives occurs every year to unite cooperatives in their initiatives to build a better world.
Read MoreOvercoming the Struggle to Delivering Aid in Gaza
Despite the scope of the needs – most of Gaza’s population is hungry, homeless and vulnerable to illnesses – there is not nearly enough aid getting into and around Gaza. Anera, UN entities and other international and local non-governmental organizations are continually coordinating a steady stream of humanitarian aid going into and being distributed inside…
Read MoreConference Calling for Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza
The “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” Conference was held in Jordan yesterday, June 11, 2024. Co-organized by Jordan, Egypt, and the UN, the event included heads of state, government representatives and key organizations, including Anera. The purpose of conference was to enhance the international response to Gaza’s crisis, establish standardized measures, address…
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