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Anera’s Nursing Scholarship Program in Lebanon offers financial support to students who otherwise could not afford to pursue their education. Most graduates have already secured jobs, proving that investing in education is investing in Lebanon’s future. Learn more at anera.org/stories/empowering….

For Majed and his family, water access has been an ongoing struggle. Like many in Gaza, the family went to desperate lengths just to stay hydrated. “We would wait for the rain and put out our containers to collect it,” he says. “Sometimes we had to drink that water without knowing if it was safe.” Other days, his children would miss school just to wait for the water trucks to arrive. Now, the journey to bring water home is more reliable. The Zeitoun station, installed at Ali Municipal Water Well in Gaza City, is one of two reverse osmosis (RO) units supplied and installed by Anera with funding from @worldfedaid. Each unit produces approximately 400 US gallons of safe drinking water per day. Together, the two units provide 7,925 gallons daily, serving approximately 5,000 people. Learn more: anera.org/stories/now-my-chi…

A message about life in the West Bank from Anera’s Suma Rashid.

Ezzedine always dreamed of working in sewing, creating pieces that would make his customers happy. After displacement and years of working in agriculture to make ends meet, an opportunity to learn sewing brought him closer to that dream. Through UNICEF’s Learning to Earning programme and Business Start-up programme, implemented by Anera, Ezzedine developed his skills and received the equipment he needed to start his own business. Today, he employs others, supplies wholesale shops, and turns reused materials into products his customers love. His income has more than tripled, he says. For Ezzedine, that growth means being able to send his children to school and give them a more secure future.

Over the weekend, the world became witness to the floods in Gaza — children shivering in their worn-down tents, a woman weeping while crouched in a pool of water. While floods in Gaza are not new, here is the devastating truth: as things are, the capacity to respond is limited. Anera’s country director of Palestine, Khaled Rajab, shared the following: “Anera, like other international humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, is closely monitoring the evolving situation and coordinating efforts to respond to urgent needs. Our teams remain committed to supporting affected communities and doing everything possible with the resources available. However, the severe shortages of essential supplies and limited operational resources continue to constrain the capacity of all humanitarian actors to respond at the scale needed.” We are doing what we can. Our clinics in Gaza remain operational. We commit ourselves to seeing thousands of individuals each week in addition to our programs dedicated to supporting education and livelihoods. While donations help, they only can take us so far. In order for us and other organizations to serve the community at large, lasting change must take place.

Persons with disabilities can face barriers to accessing skills development, practical work experience, and employment opportunities. Through the EU-funded ENABLE programme, the ILO and its partners are working to address these barriers by strengthening pathways to decent work and promoting inclusion in the labour market. By combining skills development with practical workplace experience and engaging employers in disability inclusion, The intervention aims to support the transition from training to employment and promote the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the labour market. As part of the European Union-funded ENABLE programme, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), Anera is implementing an on-the-job training intervention for persons with disabilities in Lebanon. The intervention combines competency-based, hands-on training with practical workplace experience, supporting 100 participants in North Lebanon to strengthen their skills and gain exposure to real work environments. “Creating pathways to employment for persons with disabilities requires more than skills training alone,” said Samar El Yassir, Anera Country Director for Lebanon and Jordan. “It requires workplaces that are accessible, inclusive, and ready to recognize and support the contributions of persons with disabilities. Through this programme, we are working with both participants and employers to help remove barriers and create more equitable opportunities to enter and participate in the labour market.” By working with both participants and employers, the intervention contributes to more inclusive workplaces and supports persons with disabilities in strengthening their pathways towards decent work. Learn more: anera.org/press/ilo-and-aner…

Saja Abu Seheeban is an English teacher in Gaza at one of Anera’s temporary learning spaces. She’s says that a teacher’s role in Gaza is more important that ever. “Children have experienced so much disruption in their education and their daily lives. They have lost their normal routines, their schools and many of the things that used to make them feel safe and comfortable. We face limited educational materials and resources, too, so as teachers we have to be creative and find different ways to make learning possible. I try to use simple and interactive activities, games, questions, group work and speaking activities to keep students involved. I can support them inside the learning space, and I try to make that space as positive as I can.” Read her written reflection on our website: anera.org/blog/teaching-in-g…

With support from Direct Relief, Anera delivered 75 emergency medical kits to first responders in Lebanon. The kits are equipped with essential supplies that allow them to respond to emergencies at a moments notice. Amid resource shortages, these kits provide critical support and can serve between 50 and 100 in emergency cases. #PQMDPartners

Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank are being forcibly displaced. Many are forced to leave with little to nothing. We know aid is not the longterm solution, however, we know families need urgent supplies right now. Our team is ready to respond, but we need your help. Your donation today will help us provide meals, psychosocial support, WASH support, medical care and more to sustain livelihoods. Donate today at anera.org/help-palestine.

Last night, Macklemore kicked off his tour in Dublin, surrounded by a talented community united by a shared commitment to humanity. Anera is honored to be among the organizations selected to benefit from the tour, with proceeds supporting emergency aid and community-centered programs across Palestine. Music has always had the power to bring people together, inspire action and unite us in the pursuit of something greater. For Palestinians, music, art and creative expression are deeply rooted in history, identity and cultural preservation. Seeing thousands of people come together through song and love in solidarity with the people of Gaza moved us deeply. We’re grateful to be part of this powerful moment and to everyone using their voices to stand up for humanity.

Anera’s nursing scholarship opens up opportunities for aspiring nurses in Lebanon, such as Atef Najjar. Once he heard about the scholarship, he took all the necessary steps to pursue his dreams. While he says that he got a late start in his career, he assures others that, “It’s never too late.” Since 2023, Anera has provided scholarships to help students pursue their education. Today, 20 scholarships are active across technical nursing and university studies, which helps students develop their skills, enter the workforce, and create stability. Learn more on our website: anera.org/stories/educating-…

Anera's Strengthening the Resilience of Palestinian Communities and Structures in the Palestinian Territories, which focuses humanitarian and development assistance to enhance resilience. As part of the project, we provide the necessary tools to support the livelihoods of 1,000 households. Umm Ahmad is just one of the participants benefitting from this comprehensive program, made possible in partnership with Johanniter International Assistance and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Meet Safaa, who resides in Jordan’s Baqa'a Camp with her family. As a mother and former nutritionist, Safaa wanted to create a business that would ensure her financial independence and set her children up for a successful future. Her business? She makes healthy products — with the star being her tried and true granola recipe, made with natural sweeteners that families on the go can enjoy. Her venture started about a year ago but has since grown significantly with support from Anera’s Women Can program, our initiative to scale businesses owned by Palestinian women throughout Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine. Our team provided her with the necessary machinery, including an oven and an industrial mixer, to scale production. At its heart, this is a family business — one that involves her daughters, who help with packaging; her husband, who manages inventory for long-distance orders; and, of course, Safaa, who perfected her recipes through trial and error. Safaa’s story is just one of many from our Women Can program. Learn more on our website: anera.org/about-aneras-women…

Meet Najib, a farmer who lives in Lebanon. Farmers in the region are going through an exceptionally difficult time given the ongoing financial crisis and continued bombardments. Cash assistance from Anera provides some relief. See how Anera supports famers in Lebanon and beyond at anera.org/agriculture.

Our work extends far beyond emergency aid. At Anera, we think about ways we can support the future of Palestine. Anera Ventures is just one of our initiatives that lays the foundation to build a stronger economy for Palestinians. Through Ventures, we support Palestinian micro, small and medium-sized businesses grow by providing fair, flexible financing alongside training and mentorship. Building on decades of experience, this initiative bridges humanitarian support with sustainable economic growth, enabling businesses to recover, grow, create jobs and strengthen their communities. Learn more about this initiative at anera.org/anera-ventures. 📈

Lebanon’s hospitals are overwhelmed, and every second lost can cost a life. Anera delivered 52 boxes of vital emergency supplies, including oxygen masks, resuscitation bags, and burn dressings, to 8 frontline hospitals to give emergency teams the exact tools they need to act fast. This is part of our ongoing effort across Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan to ensure medical teams have what they need to operate efficiently and help families in need.