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The Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University, in collaboration with CARE International and the Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA), has released a new report highlighting the escalating challenges faced by women and girls in conflict and disaster settings. The report shows how waves of displacement, economic pressures, and the erosion … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA), in collaboration with ALEF Association, Weam Organization, and PASC, and with funding from the European Union (EU), organized a field visit to several religious landmarks in the Hasbaya and Marjeyoun areas. The activity involved twenty young men and women and aimed to foster a culture of coexistence and mutual … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) held the second workshop under the project “Empowering Border Areas through Social Cohesion and Capacity Building”, in collaboration with ALEF and Weam (Weam Organization) and (PASC),funded by the European Union (EU).  The workshop took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, over two hours at the Roman Archaeological Temple … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) launched the first workshop under the project “Empowering Border Areas through Social Cohesion and Capacity Building”, in collaboration with ALEF and Weam (Weam Organization), and funded by the European Union (EU).  The opening workshop was held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the public hall of Al-Hebbarieh in … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) participated in the 11th edition of the Mediterranean Dialogues (MED), organized by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The conference took place for the first time in the historic Royal Palace … Read more

In a step that reflects its commitment to integrating technology with human values, the Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) participated in the “Artificial Intelligence and Humanity” Forum held in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, represented by its Executive Director, Jihan Kaisi. In her address at the forum, Jihan emphasized that “Artificial intelligence … Read more

URDA has launched the “URDA for Her” campaign in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marking the organization’s new strategic beginning as a Women-Led Organization (WLO). The campaign aims to raise awareness about women’s health, encourage early detection, and highlight the importance of empowering and supporting women through the organization’s various services. This initiative reaffirms … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon URDA was honored to take part in the Civil Society Organizations Open House (NGOi) organized by the American University of Beirut (AUB), which brought together leading institutions and changemakers in the fields of humanitarian and development work. The event served as a dynamic platform for fostering dialogue, collaboration, … Read more

In a scene that repeats each year, and grows in significance amid mounting challenges, the relief teams of the Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) are preparing to welcome Eid Al-Adha with a comprehensive humanitarian campaign aimed at reaching thousands of families across various regions of Lebanon, under this year’s slogan: “Our Promises Continue.” … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) organized a workshop on “Community Development and Needs Assessment” at its headquarters. This workshop marks the first in a series of specialized training sessions aimed at building the capacities and enhancing the skills of URDA’s staff. Drawing on the organization’s direct experience working with vulnerable … Read more