A Year of Growth and Impact
As evidenced in this Annual Report, during the 2024 fiscal year, Anera experienced growth and gained momentum that prepared us for the unprecedented challenges we faced since October 7, 2023.
For 56 years, Anera has helped donors transform their passion for the causes they care about into positive results for the displaced and vulnerable communities we serve. The needs have never been greater. This Annual Report testifies to the impact of our donors’ generosity, investments, and commitment to fulfilling Anera’s mission.
To all our donors, partners, and all those who have let us share in their generosity, and on behalf of our dedicated staff and the Anera Board of Directors, we offer our sincere gratitude.
Thank you for supporting and inspiring us.
Sincerely,
Joe Saba, Anera Board Chair
Sean Carroll, President & CEO
Above photos:
- Freshly baked bread from Anera’s community kitchen in Gaza’s middle area (May 2024).
- Displaced families at Anera’s solar-powered community kitchen in Mawasi, Khan Younis, Gaza (January 2024).
By the Numbers
$176 million worth of assistance delivered in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan
26,639,748 servings of hot meals, fresh bread, food parcels, fresh produce and meat distributed to displaced families in Gaza
101 humanitarian aid shipments delivered, providing food, hygiene kits, medicines, shelter items and more
$5.5 million invested in education programs, training youths, building schools and keeping girls at risk of early marriage in school
249 farming families across Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine equipped with the means and tools to grow their own food and earn extra income
Trusted & Accountable
70,000+ people from 141 countries and all 50 states donated to Anera in 2024
56 years delivering sustainable results and positive change in communities
Trusted recipient of funds from the UN and other international agencies for 40+ years
Transparent financial statements and audits available at anera.org/financials
Top charity rankings from BBB, Charity Navigator and GuideStar
Please see Anera's audited financial reports for more information.
EDUCATION & LIVELIHOODS
Your donation in 2024...
Provided 9,059 young people in Lebanon with skills and job opportunities
Launched 512 graduates from our youth skills training program into new jobs
Enabled 770 girls in Lebanon to stay in school reducing early marriage risks
Set up computer labs in three refugee camps in Jordan for 208 students
Built three new kindergartens in Palestine including one in Gaza before the war
Trained 20 youth in Lebanon to produce thousands of winterization items for displaced families
Adnan
Adnan is a 19-year-old from Beirut who participated in Anera’s Youth Empowerment, Education & Employability Program in Lebanon. Economic challenges prevented him from continuing his university education, but through Anera’s program, he gained new skills in food safety and health protocols. The training equipped him with practical skills in a field he enjoys, offering him both a sense of direction and a connection to employment opportunities.
“The course gave me the push I needed... and I learned the importance of teamwork and how people can inspire each other through collaboration.”
Kinda Al-Adwan
Kinda, the driving force behind Anera partner I Learn Jordan, is dedicated to empowering youth in Jordan’s refugee camps. Thanks to the support of Anera, her organization provides vocational and digital skills training to help young refugees, especially women, overcome limited access to education and employment, creating brighter futures for themselves.
“Our goal with this program is to offer young people vocational education opportunities that not only sharpen their practical skills but also nurture their personal growth, opening doors to the job market.”
Hayat
Hayat, a young woman from Lebanon, shifted from management information systems to nursing during the economic crisis. Recognizing the growing demand for healthcare professionals following the COVID-19 pandemic and the brain drain in the field, she made a bold decision to switch careers after graduation, opting to study nursing. This choice reflected her determination and her desire to contribute meaningfully to her community. After enrolling in a healthcare refresher course with Anera, she secured job offers at respected medical institutions.
“Persistence and determination are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success in any endeavor.”
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Your donation in 2024...
Installed 204 rooftop gardens across Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine
Equipped 45 Akkar farmers with greenhouses yielding $42,060 in crops
Supported 94 women-led households in Palestine to start or expand businesses
Provided 1,000 preschoolers in Gaza with daily meals before the war connecting farmers, cooperatives and schools
Improved clean water and wastewater access for 56,000+ in Gaza before the war
Ghada
Ghada and her family live in Hitteen Camp in East Amman, Jordan, where they benefit from an Anera rooftop greenhouse and training. Facing chronic food security challenges, families like Ghada’s in Hitteen Camp are supported by Anera’s efforts to create sustainable food sources amid rising prices and scarcity.
“I raised them like I raised my own children. I started with them while they were young and they grew to become adults and give me their fruits.”
Ismail
Ismail is a participant in Anera’s agricultural training course for young adults in the Akkar region of Lebanon. Amid rising food insecurity, a struggling economy, and ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon, training in domestic agriculture and food production is crucial for the country’s recovery. This program not only equips young people like Ismail with essential skills but also fosters sustained growth and resilient local communities, playing a vital role in Lebanon’s future stability.
“I’ve gained self-confidence and I’ve learned commitment.”
Nahla
Nahla, 58, is the sole breadwinner for her five children and husband, having stepped into this role after her husband was injured in a traffic accident. Previously a hairdresser with cosmetology training from Ramallah, she hosted women at home for beauty services but felt the urge to open her own salon. Despite her challenges, she proposed the idea to her family, and her brother generously donated a space for her venture. Now, with support from Anera’s Women Can program, she is furnishing her salon from scratch and receiving guidance to enhance her business.
"Besides the financial help, the administrative and professional information that we gained in the training is very useful."
HEALTH & MEDICAL AID
Your donation in 2024...
Delivered $134 million worth of humanitarian aid to Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan
Conducted 97 health clinic days in Gaza benefiting 19,156 patients from displaced families
Facilitated the delivery of 13,000 medicine doses to treat chronic conditions in Lebanon
Distributed anticancer medicines worth $8.6 million to clinics in underserved areas in Jordan
Installed 4 solar systems on healthcare centers in Lebanon ensuring operational stability
Provided menstrual health kits to 2,359 women in Gaza during the war
Ahmad Najjar
Ahmad, Anera’s medical donations program officer, works at his laptop in Anera’s distribution center in southern Gaza, using a car battery to power it. He meticulously checks inventory lists of medicines and medical supplies destined for clinics and hospitals throughout Gaza. Along with the entire medical donations and logistics team spanning Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt, Ahmad has helped facilitate the delivery of critical medicines and medical supplies, ensuring they reach those in need, all made possible through the generous support of the Anera community.
“While not every family has a unique tale, each individual has a story to recount about their personal struggles in this devastating war.”
Mariana Kharram
Mariana, a pharmacist at Rafik Hariri University PHC Center, has seen firsthand the growing number of patients turning to public healthcare amid Lebanon’s economic crisis. With prices in local pharmacies skyrocketing, many women can no longer afford essential prenatal vitamins. Thanks to a donation from Anera, her clinic is now able to distribute much-needed vitamins, medical supplies, and reading glasses.
“With Lebanon’s ongoing crisis, more and more people are turning to public healthcare as their best option. Every pregnant woman needs these vitamins.”
Alaa Morra
Alaa, UNRWA’s mental health and psychosocial support field coordinator in Lebanon, emphasizes the importance of Anera’s medical donations, particularly mental health medications. With the sharp rise in medication prices and increasing demand for mental health services, these donations are essential in preventing care disruptions for vulnerable patients. Thanks to the contributions from the Anera community, clinics remain operational, playing a vital role in addressing Lebanon’s escalating mental health crisis.
“The [mental health medicine donation] addresses the needs of patients dependent on this medication, preventing potential disruptions in their mental health treatment.”
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
Your donation in 2024...
Coordinated the entry of 648 trucks into Gaza carrying essential supplies
Supported 243,000 displaced people in Gaza with non-food items like medicines and tents
Reached 6,078 Gaza children with psychosocial support to cope with trauma
Provided 77,498 people in Lebanon with job support, food, cash, education and medication
Distributed 2,211 food parcels to serve 10,540 people across Lebanon
Distributed 3,000 Ramadan food vouchers and 4,000 daily meals to vulnerable families in Jordan
Rabab
Rabab, from Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, and her family were displaced after they received evacuation orders. They headed south to the city of Deir Al Balah in the central Gaza Strip and have been there ever since. Through an Anera community kitchen (“tekia”), Rabab and her family now have a stable source of nutrition. She says the moment her children return to her with food from the tekia in their hands is the most beautiful moment of the day.
“Leaving our home marked the start of our battle to feed our children. The first three months afterward were defined by one word: hunger... Our sustenance now relies solely on the nearby tekia.”
Abed El-Halim Ayash
Abed, chief of a health intervention unit, has been at the forefront of the response to the escalating conflict in southern Lebanon since October 2023. Amid the growing need for immediate medical assistance, Anera provided critical emergency backpacks to frontline responders like Abed.
“This kit serves as a mobile clinic, equipped with everything a paramedic needs in the field. It’s been a lifeline, empowering us to effectively assist the injured and sick. Without these tools, our work would be severely compromised.”
Eman
Eman, a mother of seven from North Gaza governorate, has faced unimaginable hardship since the war began in October 2023. Her neighborhood was one of the first to evacuate, and she and her family now live in a tent in Deir Al Balah, with no possessions or furniture. Eman suffers from asthma, made worse by the dust and stress, and her children are struggling with malnutrition. Anera, through its network of Gaza farmers and trucks of aid, has been providing fresh produce baskets to help families like Eman’s.
“My children love these vegetable baskets. There is nothing more nutritious. Since the war, vegetables have become a luxury. I feel lucky to be receiving this fresh produce.”
The Challenges of Delivering Aid in Gaza
Widespread Conflict: Fighting affected all of Gaza, causing mass displacement and overcrowding.
Logistical Hurdles: Securing permissions, navigating routes, and last-minute changes caused significant delays.
Limited Access: Only two crossings were open (mostly).
Security Risks: Aid drivers and workers faced detainment, attacks, looting, and roadblocks.
Storage Issues: Reliable storage was scarce, with high costs, looting risks, and fuel shortages worsening the situation.
Our teams in Palestine often worked around the clock to get aid to those who needed it in unfathomably difficult circumstances. Anera’s nimble approach allowed for quick decision-making, providing staff with the flexibility needed to navigate the volatile environment.
Every successful delivery was a testament to our team’s unfailing courage and commitment.
Your Impact in Gaza
In Gaza, Anera's work focused on delivering essential food, water, and healthcare to displaced families in need. In fiscal year 2024, you helped deliver...
26,639,748 food servings hot meals, fresh bread, food parcels, fresh produce and meat.
381,919 bottles of water.
291 psychosocial sessions to support the mental health of children and their caregivers affected by war.
97 clinics offered healthcare services in informal camp locations.
35,759 hygiene kits filled with items like menstrual pads, soap and toothpaste.
In Memoriam
Mousa Shawwa, 41, was tragically killed by an Israeli airstrike on March 8, 2024 shortly after returning home from helping displaced families in Rafah. He was wearing his Anera vest. His death leaves a void in our hearts and the humanitarian community.
Hussein, a musician from Bebnine, Akkar, battles heart disease and diabetes. Amid Lebanon’s economic crisis, he turned to Anera for free medicines to help stabilize his health.
Thank you, UNICEF, for 10 years of invaluable support in the Middle East. We are deeply grateful for your lasting partnership.
Photo: UNICEF hygiene kit distribution in Mawasi, Khan Younis, Gaza.