Lebanon is on the verge of famine
A headline from the Telegraph this week says it all: "Lebanon heads for famine as pandemic accelerates hunger...there are fears the country is about to repeat the 1915-18 famine." The news from my...
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International Agencies Warn Israeli Annexation Will Deepen Suffering and Poverty
As humanitarian, development, and religious organizations serving Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, we urge Israel to refrain from unilaterally annexing any territory in the West Bank. We...
This crisis doesn’t ask for your ID
Lebanon faces an unprecedented crisis The news from Lebanon has been grim for sometime now, and it gets more dire every day. We are in an unprecedented situation. Businesses are closing and we...
#OnThisLand: Anera promotes responsible, sustainable development in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan
In Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan, the health of both humans and the environment suffers from water shortages, climate change and pollution. Urban areas grow more polluted as their populations...
An update from North Lebanon in the wake of the coronavirus threat
In this solidarity we see hope By Ahlam Chalabi Ahlam is Anera’s area manager for North Lebanon. Lebanon has been in a crisis since October. Since coronavirus arrived here, things are even harder...
Getting Ready for COVID-19 in Gaza
by Nahed Al-Wehaidi The Situation in Gaza Gaza has suffered 14 years of blockade. The economic situation is dire, with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, and the health care system...
Anera’s Lebanon Work in the COVID-19 Era
“What does it mean when you shut down a country that was already impoverished and broken?” This is the question Anera’s country director Samar El Yassir poses. No one knows the answer yet, but, based...
Youth Dreams Deferred: Lebanon's Biggest Population Has Few Options
LEBANON'S YOUTH DEMAND CHANGE Lebanon rang in 2020 with fireworks and the clanging of spoons on pots, the sounds of people protesting the Lebanese government over corruption and mismanagement. The...
Equipping Vulnerable Youth with Essential Life Skills in Lebanon
by Christine Zahm Many kids in Lebanon go to public schools that don’t teach them the skills they need to get ahead in life. Many others aren’t in school at all. The children come from vulnerable...
Understanding Agriculture in Palestine and How Aid Can Help
Development aid provides critical assistance for countries around the world. It helps create long-term plans to alleviate health crises, promote economic growth, ensure the availability of essential...
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