Month: June 2021

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email In the face of the successive crises that hit Lebanon, Syrian refugees living in squalid camps are experiencing some really difficult conditions. In the most recent report published by World Food Programme (WFP) on Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM), there was a dramatic … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email To ensure the vulnerable are not exploited and that all those who are receiving aid from humanitarian agencies are safeguarded is a cornerstone for URDA’s Relief sector. In addition to the policies implemented in the sector to ensure this, we have taken part … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email On Friday, June 18th, 2020, the protection sector in the Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) participated in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign targeting Syrian refugees in Al-Inmaa refugee camp in Akkar, as well as groups from the host community. The vaccination campaign, … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email June 21st, 2021 Together we heal, learn and shine In 2021, humanity is witnessing the presence of more than 82.4 million refugees around the world, 40% of whom are children. This number is increasing daily due to disasters, wars, and conflicts. However, they … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Pursuant to the decision of the committee responsible for following up on preventive measures concerning COVID-19, which requires the gradual resumption of activity in the educational sector, in all its branches and cycles, within the framework of an integrated curriculum that takes into … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email In collaboration with the municipality of Ainab (Aley District), the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) program conducted awareness-raising sessions on positive parenting skills in cases where children are subjected to gender-based violence. The sessions were attended by 24 women over 18 years of Lebanese and … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email As part of URDA’s Protection Sector’s strategy for 2021, and in belief in projects that are derived from the needs of the beneficiaries, URDA’s social workers of the Gender Based Violence and Child Protection Teams are currently visiting a number of women, men, … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Following the decision to close 10 schools in Aarsal during 2020, which led to the displacement of 3000 children in the area, Al-Nour school project was launched in Aarsal to provide 500 refugee children with formal education. Al Nour summer school will start … Read more

Share on whatsapp Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email With the cooperation of Ainab Municipality, the Gender-based Violence Program has implemented Awareness-raising sessions focusing on different topics such as bullying, autism, positive parenting and stress reduction. The sessions were provided with the help of female social workers focusing on the importance of … Read more