Sean Carroll’s Remarks on Acceptance of InterAction’s Julia Vadala Taft Outstanding Leadership Award
by Sean Carroll
Jul 2, 2024
I am humbled. To be given an award named after and honoring Julia Vadala Taft, a towering lighthouse of humanity and leadership, is a huge honor. As it is to follow in the steps of several in this room who received it before me. And also to know that I am fortunate to be among…
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day
by Anera
Jun 20, 2024
What Is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day 2024 For Palestinian refugees in Gaza, displacement and violence under occupation causes significant emotional distress. This has gone on for generations. Palestinians deserve to live with dignity and without fear. It can start with a ceasefire. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anera (@aneraorg)…
Read MoreYou can bring joy to children in Gaza this Eid
by Sami Matar
Jun 14, 2024
Eid al-Adha commemorates the spirit of sacrifice, something we have become all too familiar with here in Gaza. The holiday is supposed to be a time of celebration and community for people to enjoy feasts, decorative lights, sweets, and laughter. This year eid will look very different in Gaza. After eight months of war, nearly…
Read MoreStatement From Anera Following President Biden’s Remarks on the Proposed Hostage and Ceasefire Deal for Gaza
by Anera
Jun 1, 2024
As an organization committed to humanitarian relief, long-term development, and peaceful coexistence in the Middle East, Anera welcomes the proposed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas announced by President Biden yesterday. Initial indications are that the plan includes the key elements required to end this horrible stage of the conflict: freeing of Israeli and Palestinian…
Read MoreJoint Statement: NGOs demand UN Security Council enforce ICJ orders on Israel’s actions in Rafah
by Anera
May 27, 2024
The undersigned NGOs urgently call on all permanent and elected members of the UN Security Council to enforce the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) orders regarding Israel’s actions in Rafah, Gaza. Immediate action is required to uphold international law and ensure the Government of Israel meets its obligations as mandated by the ICJ. The ICJ…
Read MoreAt the Edge of Chaos
by Karl Osta
May 22, 2024
Mental Health Amid Conflict and Climate Crisis I want to emphasize that while I’ve shared my experiences and insights here, I’m no expert and I’m not pretending to be one. These reflections stem from personal encounters and observations, and I encourage you to seek professional guidance or further resources if needed. At 30 years old,…
Read MoreWorld leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens humanitarian catastrophe
by Anera
May 15, 2024
A joint statement issued by international non-governmental organizations. Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state, UN officials and humanitarian NGOs to refrain from expanding its ground offensive to Rafah, Israeli troops entered the governorate on May 7. Over 1.5 million people, including 600,000 children, are at serious risk; more than 450,000 Palestinians have…
Read MoreTraveling through Gaza’s Ravaged Landscape
by Sami Matar
May 13, 2024
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to north Gaza, in my own car no less. I filled it with vegetables for our colleagues in the north and made the journey. As I drove, I saw people walking with their belongings slung over their shoulders, their lives condensed into little knapsacks. For five long months,…
Read MoreA Threatened Invasion of Rafah Will Be a Catastrophe for Civilians
by Anera
May 6, 2024
Today, Israel issued evacuation orders in the form of airdropped leaflets, text messages and phone calls to the large civilian population now sheltering in Rafah, directing people in the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah to flee to Mawasi, a southern coastal area devoid of infrastructure for basic services. Most families sheltering in Rafah have already been…
Read MoreLivelihoods Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 25, 2024
Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover housing, education, WASH, health and food production systems. Livelihood Recovery In Gaza, 57 years of occupation and 17 years of blockade have substantially affected the population’s economic well-being. In 2022 and the…
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