Reporting 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…
Read MoreTraveling through Gaza’s Ravaged Landscape
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to north Gaza, in my own car no less. I filled it with vegetables for our colleagues in the north and made the journey. As I drove, I saw people walking with their belongings slung over their shoulders, their lives condensed into little knapsacks. For five long months,…
Read MoreStatement From Anera’s President on Resuming Operations in Gaza
After a temporary pause announced last week, Anera is resuming all aid operations in Gaza. As you know, the decision to temporarily pause our operations was not an easy one. We followed the direction of our staff in Gaza, who’ve faced death, loss, and destruction since the start of the war. After the killing of…
Read MoreRemembering Mousa Shawwa
The moment we have feared has come. We’ve lost one of our dear colleagues in Gaza. With heavy hearts, Anera announces the death of our colleague Mousa Shawwa on March 8, 2024. It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved colleague, Mousa Shawwa, on March 8, 2024, in Al…
Read MoreAnera is Delivering Aid to Northern Gaza
Delivering aid to the north of Gaza is extremely difficult, as intense security risks limit the amount of humanitarian shipments that are able to travel there. In fact, northern Gaza has been almost completely cut off from aid since the beginning of the war in October. In the midst of the ongoing war in Gaza,…
Read MoreHope During Ramadan: Supporting Communities During Crisis
For refugees and vulnerable communities in the Middle East, daily life is fraught with immense challenges. Yet, amidst these difficulties, our unwavering hope for a better future remains a powerful tool. With your generous support, we can turn this hope into tangible action, providing vital assistance to those facing unimaginable hardships. In Gaza, where the…
Read MoreThe Struggle to Deliver Aid in Gaza
This blog post provides an overview of the challenges faced by international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza since January 26, 2024. Based on a survey conducted by members of the AIDA (Association of International Development Agencies), representing 24 INGOs operating in Gaza, the findings shed light on the obstacles encountered during this…
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