2020 STATS
Water
160,000
Gazans gained access to clean water through well repairs and new water filtration systems
1
wastewater facility began reusing treated water to fight fires and irrigate parks in Ramallah
27,985
Palestinians benefit from water, sanitation and hygiene projects implemented in Gaza
ABOUT
Addressing the Water Crisis
The semi-arid Middle East suffers from a chronic lack of water caused by climate change, drought, growing cities, over-consumption and waste.
Pollution caused by raw sewage and rising seawater makes 90 percent of Gaza’s water unfit to drink. Nearly 10 percent of Palestinian communities in the West Bank have no access to piped potable water systems. When Palestine water networks are destroyed during periods of violence, dire water shortages leave millions of people wondering when they’ll get the next drop.
For four decades, water access and sewage management have been at the heart of Anera’s work. Our engineers know the range and scope of the problems their communities face and have the expertise to fix them. We erect reservoirs, repair and expand water networks, renovate sewage systems, connect hospitals and clinics to water, invest in innovative irrigation systems and install clean toilets in preschools.
Anera also ensures that families are educated in water, sanitation and hygiene practices, to prevent illness caused by water-borne diseases. In the event of an emergency, Anera is quick to respond by fueling desalination plants and pumping stations, refilling communal water tanks and delivering bottles of water where they’re needed most.
Gaza's water resources
are not safe to drink.
90% of water in Gaza is unfit for consumption due to high levels of salinity and nitrates.
Palestinians
don't get enough water to meet daily needs.
Poor infrastructure and leaking pipes exacerbate the problem.
You can help
families access water and other vital resources.
FILM
Anera just renovated a pumping station serving 20,000 residents in Jabalia refugee camp. You can see the dramatic before and after images in our film.