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When crisis hits, violence against women and girls often rises behind closed doors. For many girls, that includes the risk of forced marriage — taking away their safety, education, and future. Through the “Sawa” project, implemented by Anera, communities in Akkar, North Lebanon are challenging these harmful practices head-on. The project trains influential men in the community to lead conversations with other men about gender based violence, with a primary focus on the long-term impact of forced early and child marriage. By opening dialogue and raising awareness, these efforts help protect vulnerable girls and drive real change within communities. Learn more about Anera’s work and how you can support vulnerable communities on our website.

The humanitarian needs in Gaza remain overwhelming. From May 2 to May 7, our team delivered critical aid to families facing extraordinary hardship. During this period, we distributed more than 253,000 gallons of safe drinking water and provided 17,307 hot meals over two days. We also supported 5,125 households with essential food assistance, including 10,250 ready-to-eat food parcels, 5,125 bags of wheat flour, and 1,288.5 boxes of high-energy biscuits. In addition, 1,841 baskets of fresh produce were distributed to help families access nutritious food. At our primary health care centers, 5,932 patients received medical assistance. Our mobile health clinics also operated during three service days in Khan Younis, where 138 patients received treatment. We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters who make this work possible. If you would like to help provide lifesaving assistance to people in Gaza, please visit give.anera.org/gaza-response.

Randa, 36, felt helpless when she couldn't feed her daughter. “Hunger was everywhere. My own body had no strength and I couldn’t produce milk. I felt helpless... I would hold her, and she would cry, and I would cry with her. I couldn’t feed my own baby," she says. Desperate to keep her daughter and other children alive, Randa tried to create something, anything, that felt like food. “I boiled water and added spices to make fake food for my children,” she says. “Sometimes we only had one meal a day. Sometimes even that felt impossible.” Randa and her daughter found the support they needed through one of Anera's clinics, funded by @Tearfund. Read the full story on our website: anera.org/stories/meals-…

More food. Less water. Smarter farming. 🌱 With Anera’s Green Rooftop Project, hydroponic farming helps families grow more food, use less water, and harvest fresh produce within the same greenhouse space. Installed along greenhouse walls, these systems create smarter, more sustainable ways for families to earn a living. The project already supports 10 greenhouses in Lebanon, with even more to come.

Motherhood is a life-altering experience. In Gaza, common obstacles new mothers face are compounded by regular airstrikes, food scarcity, and an overall struggle for survival. Tahani: A Mother's Dream, is a short, animated film that tells the real story of Tahani, a mother in Gaza who gave birth to her son, Omar, shortly after October 7, 2023. She shares her journey from marriage to motherhood and her dreams for a life beyond Gaza. Watch the full film and see other stories from mothers in Gaza on our website: anera.org/blog/the-weigh…

After carrying out a rapid needs assessment in the Nahr El Bared Camp and Beddawi Camp camps, our team found that many displaced families staying outside collective shelters received adequate food assistance and basic essentials like mattresses, blankets, pillows, and seasonal clothing. However, one significant gap remained for families with very young children. Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old were still lacking basics such as diapers, hygiene items, and underwear. To help meet these urgent needs, Anera distributed more than 200 kits for infants and young children. Each kit included essential supplies for one child, helping families care for their children during displacement. To support our Lebanon response, donate at anera.org/give-to-lebano….

Restoring sight, restoring dignity. With support from @Americares and @RestoringVision, Anera distributed 90 pairs of reading glasses to 70 beneficiaries during an open medical day at the Amman Health Center. Many people living with chronic conditions could not afford the cost. This support helps people see clearly again, without the financial burden.

Families in Lebanon are under duress as the conflict continues. Displacement and a lack of resources have put families in a vulnerable situation. Here are stories from voices on the ground. If you’d like to help provide relief to families in Lebanon, join our efforts by donating to anera.org/give-to-lebano….

Israeli airstrikes have devastated Gaza’s farmland in recent years, making it nearly impossible for farmers to grow food and support their families. In response, our greenhouses rehabilitation project, funded by The Big Heart Foundation, has worked with 50 farmers in Gaza to help them get back on their feet. The project provides hands-on agricultural training along with essential supplies like nylon greenhouse covers, fertilizers and pesticides. As the project has progressed, farmers have returned to growing crops, especially tomatoes and peppers. They are rebuilding their incomes and helping keep local food prices more stable. Farmers still face real challenges, including border closures, rising supply costs and difficult weather. Even so, the project is helping them recover and continue producing food in a way that is sustainable. Share this news from Gaza. 🙏🏽

In Lebanon, access to essential medicine has become increasingly difficult. Ongoing economic strain, supply shortages, bombardments and pressure on the healthcare system have made it harder for patients, especially those with chronic illnesses, to get the treatment they rely on. For people undergoing dialysis, even a short disruption in care can have serious consequences. In response, our team delivered 2,853 vials of erythropoietin to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. This critical medication supports red blood cell production and is essential for patients receiving dialysis. With this delivery, more than 150 Palestinian patients at Al Hamshari Hospital in Ein El Hilweh and Safad Hospital in Tripoli can continue their treatment for the next two months. By securing access to this medicine during a time of uncertainty, we are reducing the risk of complications and supporting patients as they continue life-saving care.

Through UNICEF’s "Learning to Earning" program, implemented by Anera, young people are gaining skills while making a tangible difference in their communities. In Arsal, 15 youths enrolled in a sewing course produced 2,100 school uniforms that will go to public school students in Arsal, Marj, and neighboring areas. For many families, these uniforms ease financial burdens and help children return to school with dignity and a sense of belonging. At the same time, they represent an important step for these young participants toward building skills, income opportunities, and a more stable future.

Today marks the launch of YOUR TURN, a 10-day global fundraising campaign led by LebNet to mobilize $10 million for urgent humanitarian relief in Lebanon. Anera is honored to be selected as one of 10 nonprofit organizations participating in the initiative. With support from @yourturnlebanon, Anera will strengthen and expand its relief efforts across Lebanon, including restoring damaged water systems in heavily affected areas, delivering food and bottled water to hard-to-reach communities, and providing urgently needed medical supplies to hospitals and primary healthcare centers facing shortages. Anera also supports mobile health units serving families in overcrowded tent settlements and displacement sites with limited access to care. Head to our website to learn more: anera.org/press/anera-se…

Salim Abdelhakim Al-Madhoun (31) is a skilled carpenter from Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. He used to own and operate a large woodworking workshop known for high-quality craftsmanship. However, his business was destroyed and he was forced to flee to Al-Shati (Beach) Camp in Gaza City, where he now lives with relatives. As part of his recovery, Salim joined the “We Can Project,” receiving vocational training supported by Anera. Our team provided him with essential carpentry tools along with ongoing support. Salim has now restarted his work, earning an income again and supporting his family as he begins to rebuild. _________ ‼️ATTENTION: News from Palestine is losing traction, but there's still a humanitarian crisis that we cannot ignore. In Gaza, airstrikes still continue, and nearly all of the population is internally displaced and living in abysmal conditions. In the West Bank, raids and increased restriction of movement are harming families. Our team is carefully coordinating each day to help provide care and relief. Help us keep Palestine in the news by sharing our work and the humanitarian situation on the ground.

🥗 We distributed fresh produce to 2,400+ families this week, in Khan Younis, Deir Al Balah and Gaza City. Each parcel supports a family for multiple days. 🥘 The team also distributed 10,000+ ready-to-eat meals, 1,300+ boxes of high-energy biscuits and 5,100+ wheat flour bags supporting 5,100+ households across Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. 🔗 See more updates from Gaza on our response log: anera.org/response-log

‼️Right now, communities in southern Lebanon need our support. Alongside distributing bedding supplies, water, and hot meals, our team joined a humanitarian convoy delivering urgent aid to the south, transporting two trucks to Ain Ebel. One carried 9,900 pounds of assorted fresh fruits and vegetables. The other delivered 1,585 gallons of bottled water. Together, they helped meet the immediate food and hydration needs of families on the ground. The supplies reached communities along the “red zone,” a stretch of 55 villages in southern Lebanon still under Israeli occupation, where access to food and clean water is heavily restricted. Coordinated humanitarian convoys remain one of the only lifelines keeping essential supplies flowing to affected families. You make this response possible. Donate to our Lebanon emergency fund at anera.org/give-to-lebano….

Clean water shouldn’t be a luxury. Yet in Lebanon, tap water is not safe to drink. That’s why Anera is installing sustainable water filtration systems to ensure displaced families have reliable access to safe, clean drinking water. Each system uses a three-stage filtration process and UV purification, providing continuous protection against contaminants. So far, systems have been installed in four centers, one in Jezzine and three in Saida, currently supporting 1,085 displaced people. Two of these sites, including the Lebanese University and a public school, will continue to serve students long after families return home, ensuring lasting access to free, clean drinking water. Support this work and help expand access to safe water: anera.org/give-to-lebanon.

Earth Day is a reminder that caring for the planet and caring for people are the same work. Anera is commited to both. We work alongside communities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan to build resilience through sustainable agriculture, improved water infrastructure, and renewable energy. We support hydroponics and rooftop gardens, solar-powered water systems, and waste management initiatives that help communities access what they need most: food, water, and a future. Learn more about our environmental work: anera.org/priorities/pro…

More than 6 months since the October 10th ceasefire, people are still dying in Gaza, being killed and injured each day. Furthermore, not enough aid is coming in. So what does a ceasefire actually mean in practice for civilians in Gaza and aid groups? Anera's President & CEO, @scarrolldc, spoke with @joyhackel from @theworld to discuss the current situation: theworld.org/segments/2026/…

For people like Nohad, recent bombardments in Lebanon have stolen the safety of home. Right now, your donation ensures we can reach those in need with critical, life-sustaining supplies. Many families are currently seeking refuge in overcrowded schools turned into makeshift shelters that aren’t equipped to support hundreds of people at once. You can stand with the people of Lebanon today. A gift of just $35 can provide the simple comfort of a mattress for a family navigating these abysmal conditions. Anera will be there every step of the way. Donate now: anera.org/give-to-lebanon