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Combating Food Insecurity in Gaza and Lebanon
GAZA Background Since the blockade of Gaza started 14 years ago, the economy of the territory has been stagnating. Add to this intermittent bombings and a global pandemic and you have a recipe for food insecurity. More than two-thirds of Gaza’s 2 million residents are food insecure. Anera’s Response This Past Year Food Vouchers Anera…
Seeing Anera in Action
By Anera Board Member Katherine Wilkens From June 5th to 13th I joined Anera CEO Sean Carroll and Board Chair Joe Saba on a trip to visit Anera staff and programs in Gaza, Jerusalem and the West Bank for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. Originally planned for May, our trip was delayed first…
Capacity Statements
RESOURCES Capacity Statements and Fact Sheets Our Capacity in Palestine, Lebanon & Jordan Anera’s capacity is based on our professional expertise and reputation as a non-political, non-religious, non-governmental organization that seeks to provide humanitarian and development assistance to meet immediate and long-term needs. In-depth institutional knowledge of the region, staff language capacity, and an organizational…
Family Farms and Greenhouses
OUR PRIORITIES Family Farms and Greenhouses Food insecurity and unemployment are major challenges in the three countries where Anera works. Since the blockade started in 2006, the economy of Gaza has been stagnating. Add to this intermittent bombing campaigns and a global pandemic and you have a recipe for food insecurity. Eight out of ten…
Lebanon
WHERE WE WORK Lebanon Since 2019, the people of Lebanon have faced increasingly dire circumstances. A majority of the population have been thrust into poverty. Accessing essentials like healthcare, electricity, fuel, food and water has become difficult. Help Lebanon The Growing Vulnerability of Many Lebanese Families Since late 2019, Lebanon’s economy has collapsed, impoverishing formerly…
Annual Report
RESOURCES 2023 Annual Report PROGRAM EXPENSES IN 2023 In 2023, thanks to you, Anera delivered $171 million in programs that build up the capacity of vulnerable communities to confront challenges. Anera’s 107 staff in the Middle East, all of whom come the communities they serve, impacted the lives of 2.9 million Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians and…
Agriculture
SOME STATS Agriculture 10 Gaza farmers in Rafah using the solar-powered reverse osmosis irrigation system Anera erected 151 water-smart rooftop gardens installed on homes in Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan 8 gardens installed at Gaza preschools for interactive learning Working with Farmers Today, it is one of the few ways for Palestinians to make a living…
Adding Some Green to a Grey Palestinian Refugee Camp
These roof-top gardens serve more than just greening the environment. The participants use the herbs and vegetables they grow for home cooking
Anera in Khan Younis, Palestine
GAZA Anera in Khan Younis, Palestine Khan Younis is a major population center in Gaza, known for its produce markets and historical ruins Khan Younis Governorate | محافظة خان يونس Khan Younis takes its name from the Mamluk era in the 14th century when it became a stop on regional trade routes, which were dotted…
Inflation Continues Soaring in Lebanon
The Mediterranean Nation Recorded Triple-digit Rates Again in 2023 As the world grapples with economic uncertainties, Lebanon finds itself entrenched in a dire economic situation, marked by staggering inflation rates that continue to plague its citizens. According to recent data compiled by various sources including the World Bank and the Consultation & Research Institute in…