About Us
Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in the Middle East live with dignity and purpose.
Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.
That’s how Anera delivered more than $48.8 million in programs in 2019 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.
Mission
Anera provides humanitarian assistance and sustainable development to advance the well-being of refugees and other vulnerable communities in the Middle East.
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Financials
Annual Report Archive
An archive of our annual reports going back to 1972.
Audited Financials
An archive of our audited financial statements going back to 2007.
990 Forms
An archive of our 990 forms going back to 2007.
Our History
The Arab-Israeli War of 1967 left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians homeless and impoverished. As various international entities struggled to respond, a small group of concerned Americans began working to provide immediate assistance to the victims of the conflict.
The result was the creation of Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid). From these modest beginnings, Anera began decades of committed work responding to the critical needs of the Palestinian people and others caught in regional conflicts.
Leadership
Anera Staff
Sean Carroll
Samar El-Yassir
Jack Byrne
Board of Directors
Joseph P. Saba
Grace Tompkins
George Doumar
Lawrence A. Hamdan
