From Anera's President and Board Chair
Dear Friends,
Last year was among the most challenging in Anera’s 58-year history. Throughout 2025, and continuing today, we have operated at the center of a widening regional war and deepening humanitarian crisis, as suffering reached unprecedented levels across Palestine and Lebanon, and to a lesser extent, Jordan.
In Gaza, the destruction of essential systems has left families without reliable access to food, healthcare, clean water or shelter. In the West Bank, escalating violence, destruction and restrictions are deepening hardships. In Lebanon, war has displaced vast numbers and strained public services. Education has halted for hundreds of thousands in Palestine and Lebanon. In Jordan, the pressures of hosting displaced populations grow. Across the region, needs are acute and compounding, outpacing resources and demanding sustained humanitarian response.
In this context, Anera’s locally rooted teams continue to adapt quickly to shifting needs. Our work is made possible by people like you – from a global community of donors and international and local partners, whose deep commitment to humanity and to the people of the region continues to drive Anera’s mission forward. We continue to deliver from a position of financial stability, operational discipline and full legal compliance.
Operating in active conflict zones has slowed, but not stopped, program implementation in parts of Palestine due to access and security constraints. We are working hard to accelerate our response across the region in 2026. Even so, we are accelerating our response across the region in 2026.
Anera’s response has also evolved to meet the regional nature of this crisis. While maintaining full commitment to core programs in Palestine and Lebanon, we have expanded targeted efforts to support displaced Palestinians, Lebanese and Syrians across and within borders, including in Jordan, Egypt and Syria. This regional approach provides continuity of care for those affected, wherever they seek safety.
This past year has shown both urgency and adaptability, and the power of collective action to sustain life-saving support under extraordinary conditions. Thank you for your continued generosity and for reviewing this report on what your support has made possible.
Sincerely,
Joe Saba, Anera Board Chair
Sean Carroll, President & CEO
Above photo:
- Rawaa and Ahmad take a break inside their greenhouse in Akkar, Lebanon where they lovingly nurture crops.
EMERGENCY RELIEF
Thanks to you...
reached hungry families across Gaza in the form of parcels, ready-to-eat meals and fresh produce
brought home fresh produce to make healthy meals
broke their Ramadan fast with reliable food support throughout the month
stayed warm through winter with essential cold weather garments and blankets
received emergency support like medical treatment, hygiene supplies, water, psychosocial support and more
reached people affected by war in Lebanon
put food on the table through 1,782 food parcels and 4,000 iftar meals
found shelter in emergency tents
received seasonal clothing made by graduates of Anera’s programs
Your support delivered 65+ million liters of clean water to families like Karam’s in Gaza, helping communities meet one of their most urgent daily needs.
This life feels like hell...Now I’m responsible, alongside my father, for keeping 50 members of my family going. I spend hours each day waiting for water trucks, then carrying it back to our tent. Every day is about securing the basics just to survive.”
– Karam, who fled with his family from their home in Gaza City’s Zahra neighborhood to Khan Younis, then to Rafah, and then to Nuseirat
EDUCATION
With your support...
each year will attend a newly built kindergarten in Jalazone
gained practical technical and life skills for their future
received advanced training to pursue specialized career paths
returned to learning in 44 temporary classrooms
learned how to provide classroom support to students processing trauma
received school bags filled with learning materials
gave children in Gaza space to heal and express themselves
received psychosocial support to cope with trauma
strengthened their reading skills through summer literacy camps
You helped equip young people in Lebanon with job-ready skills through vocational training programs, supporting hundreds of youth with opportunities in professional cooking and food preparation.
This class has been incredible. We’ve learned to work as a team, be creative, and take pride in our work. When people taste what we make, they can see the passion we’ve put into it. And it makes us excited for what comes next."
– Ibrahim, a student in Anera’s pastry course
HEALTH
With your help...
gained water access through new tanks and rehabilitated systems
received hygiene kits to prevent disease and preserve dignity during displacement
provided clean and reliable services to displaced families in Gaza
to clear waste from camps, improving conditions for 1,518 families
received scholarships to continue their training
gained access to safe water, with more than 17.2 million gallons delivered
including treatments for rare diseases, delivers care to 182,408 patients in Jordan
received critical medical treatments, including life-saving care for chronic conditions
received care through six Anera clinics
Because of donor support, Anera delivered 489,000 medical treatments in Lebanon in 2025, 50% of which were for chronic disease patients like Rita, helping to continue vital care.
During my search for a cure [for my cystic fibrosis], I discovered a medication in the United States that could change everything, but it was far beyond what my family could afford... Then I discovered that Anera [in partnership with Direct Relief] helped secure the medication at the national level in Lebanon... Within hours of taking it, my body began clearing mucus like never before. In just a few days, I could breathe normally again, my appetite returned, and I regained my strength."
– Rita with her mother in Bekaa, Lebanon
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Because of you...
gave more than 70,000 hours of their time to support their communities in Lebanon
began growing food at home through new rooftop gardens
accessed safe spaces, learning and protection services in Lebanon
gained practical job skills in plumbing, hospitality, tourism and digital fields
You supported the establishment of 83 rooftop gardens in Jordan, helping families and communities grow their own food.
turned ideas into income, launching or sustaining small businesses
learned about farming through hands-on experience in school greenhouses in Jordan
restored their greenhouses and returned to growing crops, producing 61 tons of tomatoes
launched five environmentally focused businesses
I heard about Anera through an agricultural engineer and attended a training. Soon I had a new greenhouse on my roof. Even though the space isn’t that big, I grow so much fresh produce that I am able to can some of it so it is preserved for off-seasons.”
– Sabah, participant in Anera’s rooftop garden project in Jordan
In 2025, Anera reached
2.9 million people in Lebanon, helping families recover from conflict and economic crisis while opening pathways for young people to learn, work and build more stable futures.
3.6 million people in Gaza and the West Bank, delivering emergency aid while helping communities sustain local economies and families endure a severe humanitarian crisis.
316,408 people in Jordan, providing patients with treatment, helping new farmers grow produce, and supporting young people to find jobs or start small businesses.
