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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

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) participated in the 2024 Global Aid Empowerment Conference, which was held over five days in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., organized by the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University. The conference highlighted the sharing of research related to aid empowerment projects, reviewed achievements made … Read more

URDA is honored to participate in the Empowered Aid Global Convening, organized by the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University. We had the opportunity to present our approach to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse during the distribution of humanitarian assistance in emergencies. URDA shared practical insights and success stories demonstrating the impact of Empowered … Read more

The Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) has launched the “Tomorrow is Ours” campaign to support the most vulnerable students in Lebanon amid the ongoing economic and social crises. The campaign aims to provide resources and support to ensure all children receive a quality education. As Lebanese families face significant challenges, including economic collapse … Read more

  According to a statement prepared by NGOs including URDA, the conflict in southern Lebanon has exacerbated the crises already disrupting education for the country’s most marginalized children and youth. Over 34,000 children have been forced to flee their homes, schools, and communities in search of safety. With 72 schools now closed, including public schools … Read more

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) held an emergency meeting via Microsoft Teams. The meeting included the participation of many partner institutions, as well as the presence of general management members and program directors. The meeting began with a speech by the General Manager, who provided … Read more

Achievements of the “Granting More” Campaign by the Number The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon URDA has concluded its Eid al-Adha campaign for the year 2024 / 1445 AH, under the theme “Granting More.” This campaign targeted the most vulnerable families of various nationalities, including Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian, across different regions … Read more

As part of the Leadership for Learning through Displacement project implemented by Teach for Lebanon, TFL alumni in collaboration with URDA organization conducted a workshop at Aman school project. The workshop tackled problem-solving strategies using the SHIFT acronym which included discussions on teacher well-being, self-care strategies, and their importance.

With hearts full of faith in God’s will and decree, we received today the news of the passing of Dr. Abdel Hafiz Itani, the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Union of Relief and Development Associations, after a battle with illness. His departure marks a great loss to humanitarian work in Lebanon, … Read more