Health Systems Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Mar 11, 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 livelihoods, housing, WASH, education and food production systems. “The unrelenting war in Gaza hasn’t spared hospitals, their staff, or the people sheltering there.” – WHO Gaza, with a population of 2.3 million…
Read MoreRemembering Mousa Shawwa
by Anera
Mar 8, 2024
The moment we have feared has come. We’ve lost one of our dear colleagues in Gaza. With heavy hearts, Anera announces the death of our colleague Mousa Shawwa on March 8, 2024. It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved colleague, Mousa Shawwa, on March 8, 2024, in Al…
Read MoreDisplaced and Dispossessed in Lebanon
Mar 7, 2024
In southern Lebanon, a war is raging with Israel, which is tearing apart the fabric of society, disrupting the already fragile economy and eradicating any sense of security. Amid the rubble, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ali Hassan, a father of two, whose life has been upended by the violence engulfing his…
Read MoreHumanitarian Agencies Issue a Fervent Plea for the Cessation of Hostilities in Southern Lebanon
by Anera
Mar 6, 2024
The Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum, made up of 66 international non-governmental organizations, expresses profound concern over the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, particularly in the South, that has now entered its sixth month. So far, a shocking 91,288 civilians have been displaced – 37 % of whom are children and 33 % of whom are…
Read MoreInflation Continues Soaring in Lebanon
by Anera
Feb 27, 2024
The Mediterranean Nation Recorded Triple-digit Rates Again in 2023 As the world grapples with economic uncertainties, Lebanon finds itself entrenched in a dire economic situation, marked by staggering inflation rates that continue to plague its citizens. According to recent data compiled by various sources including the World Bank and the Consultation & Research Institute in…
Read MoreThe world needs to stop starvation in Gaza
by Anera
Feb 11, 2024
Food should not be controversial. Anera’s staffer Sami Mater reported today that he heard from a friend who’s still in the north of Gaza that his six-year-old son just died from starvation. Sami also reported that only about 50 trucks a day have been coming into Gaza over the past several days. He told his…
Read MoreResponding to the Crisis in Jenin, West Bank
by Anera
Feb 8, 2024
Even as the war in Gaza has raged since October, the West Bank has also been subjected to violence at levels not seen in decades. Jenin, in the north of the West Bank, has been one of the areas most impacted by the Israeli military operations. Many children are facing prolonged absences from schools, as…
Read MoreFood Production Systems Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Feb 5, 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 livelihoods, housing, WASH, health and education systems. Long-term damage to Gaza’s food production infrastructure points to the wide ranging scope of the crisis Since the war on Gaza began in October, reports…
Read MoreWinter Resilience: Navigating Challenges in Lebanon
Jan 6, 2024
Samar El-Yassir, Lebanon Country Director, details our winterization initiatives, supported by donations, which empower youth with crucial skills. These efforts provide warm clothing, bedding, and nourishing meals to individuals facing displacement amid the challenges of economic collapse, rising violence, and unprecedented adversities.
Read MoreVoices from Gaza: Sandra Rasheed Reflects on Some of her Colleagues in Gaza
Jan 6, 2024
Anera’s Palestine Country Director Sandra Rasheed dedicated the past month to reflecting on some of her colleagues in Gaza and offering insights into their stories. Through posts on Sandra’s LinkedIn profile spread over the month, she shared the experiences of individuals who tirelessly serve their communities amidst the daily horrors of life in Gaza.
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