Community

Hope for the future can feel elusive as heavy challenges relentlessly bear down on families in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Warfare in 2023 and beyond has ripped communities apart, displacing families, destroying infrastructure and deepening economic hardship. Yet, amid this turmoil, Anera has remained steadfast in our commitment to investing in community development, aiming to rebuild the vital connections that bind people together and provide the foundation for a more resilient future.

While Anera is always there providing immediate humanitarian relief when needed, our teams in the Middle East also remain focused on long-term human development by fostering job creation, infrastructure improvement, education and food security. Our approach ensures that communities are not only surviving but are also better prepared to face future challenges, no matter how daunting they may be.

Anera’s commitment to rebuilding communities has never wavered, even as families face the aftermath of war and displacement. Our programs improve family livelihoods by creating sustainable work opportunities across various sectors. We help women entrepreneurs build and scale businesses that provide economic stability for entire families, laying the groundwork for local economies to recover and thrive. Youth programs foster unity and teamwork, bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds through sports and recreational activities that build social cohesion. Community-driven initiatives, such as waste management and recycling, empower volunteers to address environmental challenges and create cleaner, safer neighborhoods.

Despite the obstacles of war, destruction, and displacement, Anera’s dedication to rebuilding communities ensures that, even in the darkest times, communities across Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan are not just surviving. They are laying the foundation for a brighter, more cohesive future.