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The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) participated in a training workshop titled “Explosive Ordnance Risk Education” at its headquarters, which was conducted by DCA. The training focused on raising awareness about the dangers of explosive remnants of war, including mines and unexploded ordnance, and how to stay safe in such environments. … Read more

Under the title “Become the Warmth,” the Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) in Lebanon has launched its Winter Campaign 2024/2025.   The campaign seeks to provide vital winter necessities—food, shelter heating, blankets, jackets, and mattresses—to the most vulnerable in Lebanon, offering relief from the biting cold.     As Lebanon transitions into a … Read more

Rising Casualty Toll and Increasing Displacement As of the latest official statistics, the Israeli military escalation on Lebanon since October 8, 2023, has resulted in approximately 13,004 victims, including 2,306 martyrs and 10,698 injured. This escalation follows heightened tensions along the southern border, worsening the humanitarian situation due to continuous bombardment across various regions of … Read more

More than 3,600 displaced individuals benefit from URDA’s services across various regions of Lebanon. URDA continues its intensive humanitarian efforts to support displaced people in Lebanon by distributing essential aid through 17 shelter centers. These centers, spread across areas including Saida, Iqlim (Chhime and Sibline), Beqaa, Arsal, Akkar, Tripoli, Beirut, Naameh, and Aramoun, have so … Read more

In the midst of rising tensions and the humanitarian crises caused by the current war escalations, URDA launched a comprehensive aid distribution campaign targeting the most affected families in southern Lebanon. This initiative included the provision of essential food and hygiene supplies, aimed at alleviating the suffering of families impacted by the ongoing situation. A … Read more

With hearts full of sorrow and grief, the Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) extends its deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs, the injured, and all those affected by the tragic events that shook our nation yesterday, marked by the explosion of the pagers that claimed the lives of children, … Read more

Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) held a training workshop titled “Leadership Strategies for Tackling Challenges in a VUCA World” at its headquarters. Several URDA employees from various sectors and departments participated in the workshop, which was led by Dr. Mohamad Hanbali. The training focused on leadership strategies in environments characterized by … Read more

Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) attended the ceremony honoring the top ten students in the 2024 official high school exams. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education at UNESCO Palace under the patronage of Minister of Education, Dr. Abbas Halabi. The Education Sector at URDA played … Read more

URDA participated in the 61st Annual Conference of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), which took place in Dallas, Texas, from August 30 to September 1, with over 20,000 attendees. The ISNA Conference is a key platform for exchanging ideas and building partnerships aimed at promoting justice and contributing to a better world. During … Read more

URDA has always represented the reality of Lebanon in various meetings and conferences both domestically and internationally. Last Friday, August 23, URDA, represented by its Executive Director Jihan Kaisi, participated in a meeting called by the Office of Governmental Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C., where a meeting was held with Ms. Janine Wynne, Deputy Assistant … Read more