ANERA

Description

ANERA addresses the development and humanitarian needs of Palestinians and other communities in the Middle East. Through partnerships and close consultation with local groups and communities, ANERA responds to economic, health and educational needs with sustainable solutions and also delivers humanitarian aid during emergencies.

ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid) is a leading development organization improving the lives of Palestinian refugees and poor families in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. We reach the region’s most vulnerable people with our health, education and economic development programs and provide humanitarian and emergency relief in times of crisis. With offices throughout the region, ANERA employs more than 90 full-time staff who are locally hired and work with community partners.

History

The Arab-Israeli War of 1967 left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians homeless and impoverished. As various international entities struggled to respond, a small group of concerned Americans began working to provide immediate assistance to the victims of the conflict. The result was the creation of American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA). From these modest beginnings, ANERA began decades of committed work responding to the critical needs of the Palestinian people and others caught in regional conflicts.