Building brighter futures: four charities helping youth thrive
Across the globe, millions of young people face obstacles that hinder their ability to thrive — whether it’s poverty, displacement, or conflict. Yet, youth development programs from organizations like Plan International USA, Save the Children, Anera, and CARE are providing these young individuals with the tools, education, and support they need to transform their lives. […]
ANERA: Bridging the Digital Divide in Jordan
In a rapidly evolving world that demands digital literacy, many children within marginalized communities find themselves lagging behind because they lack access to essential tools like computers and classes on how to use them. In Jordan’s marginalized communities and refugee camps, many families struggling to make a living simply cannot afford them. Anera’s Education and […]
Standing with refugees: five charities making a difference
In a world where crises and conflicts continue to displace millions, the plight of refugees remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. World Refugee Day, observed on June 20, is a global call to action; a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of […]
ANERA: Hawazim has opened the first bakery in the rural West Bank village of Sarta
The alluring smell of freshly baked bread and pies hits you long before you step foot inside Hawazim’s bakery in the West Bank village of Sarta. “My bread-making business is still new, but it is on the rise,” she says, enjoying the bread puns. “Life wasn’t always sweet around here,” the 46-year-old mother of five […]
Uplifting stories to inspire you this season
Even though it’s been nearly seven years since I moved to Seattle, as a southern transplant living in the Pacific Northwest I still struggle to adjust this time of year. With the return of gloomy skies, rainy weather and very short days, I find myself seeking out bits of inspiration and joy to get that […]
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ANERA: Preserving Mouneh, Preparing for the Future
Ein El Hilweh is the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon. It was established in 1948 by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Since then it has witnessed violent clashes, aerial bombing and years of bloody conflict. Beginning in 2012, the camp’s population swelled from 70,000 to more than 120,000 due to the influx […]
ANERA: In her own words: Dalia Awad on her coding journey
It all started when I was in high school. I really enjoyed our technology classes and wanted to know more about programming. I began with a C language online course. I still remember the feeling when I built my first “Hello World!” project. I knew for sure that this is what I’ll be doing for […]
The 2022 resolution you need to add to your list
It’s the new year, and our instinct to start drinking green smoothies and hitting the gym is kicking in. It’s the time of planning for the year ahead and thinking through how we want to invest our time, energy and money. Enter: New Year’s resolutions. Most of our resolutions tend to face inward and are […]
ANERA: Protecting Women And Girls Through Vocational Training
2020 was tumultuous for almost everyone. Anera put many development projects on hold temporarily to shift priorities towards providing life saving and urgent humanitarian aid. In Lebanon, the pandemic forced our education team to pause program plans and make a U-turn, retailoring all activities to match the new realities and people’s needs on the ground. […]
