Following the fire that broke out in the Yasmine refugee camp for Syrian refugees in the Bar Elias area of Bekaa on the morning of Saturday, August 12, 2023, URDA;s rapid relief teams managed to provide vital support to the affected families. The fire resulted in damage to 16 families who lost all essential necessities … Read more
As the economic crisis in Lebanon continues, a significant number of university students are facing a struggle to pursue their education. With over half of the population pushed into poverty, the dreams of these young minds are collapsing, and their potential is being lost. Meet Marwa, a student at one of Lebanon’s private universities, confronting … Read more
Today, on August 9, 2023, Mr. Magoshi Masayuki, the Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, received a delegation from the Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) in an official visit aimed at enhancing humanitarian cooperation and discussing the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Board of URDA, … Read more
Yesterday, Tuesday, the Sponsorship Sector in URDA organized an entertainment festival with the participation of approximately 70 orphans in a special initiative to spread joy among the children. The festival activities were filled with various events, as the children enjoyed entertainment shows and games that directed their energies in a fun and positive way. The … Read more
We met Rana, a teenage Syrian girl who lost her parents due to the ongoing war in her country. The war left deep scars on Rana’s life, as she lost her home and ended up living in extremely difficult conditions. She suffered from lack of food and medicine, and faced challenges in accessing proper education. … Read more
Following the recent fire in Bhanin, Akkar, specifically at the Abu Askar 015 camp on July 21, 2023, relief and shelter teams were immediately mobilized to support the affected individuals. According to the field team’s information, the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction, which fortunately did not result in any human casualties. However, the … Read more
In the presence of His Excellency the Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. “Magoshi Masayuki,” and with funding from the Japanese Embassy in Lebanon, the Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) celebrated today, July 25, 2023, the launch of a project that enhances healthcare services in the Central Bekaa. A clinic has been equipped to … Read more
Volunteering in the shelter, sanitation, water, and environment sector at URDA can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Working in this sector requires the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and handle challenging and sensitive humanitarian situations. Volunteer activities in this sector vary, including distributing food, clothes, and medicine, cleaning and renovating shelters, … Read more
The Shelter, Sanitation, Water, and Environment sector at URDA (Union of Relief and Development Associations) is dedicated to providing decent housing, healthcare, water, sanitation, and environmental conservation for vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. These groups include the poor, displaced individuals, refugees, patients, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and others in need. This sector … Read more
Noura, a young woman in her twenties, possesses a spirit of volunteering and a desire to serve the community. Since her childhood, she felt a strong urge to help others and alleviate their suffering. She decided to make volunteering an integral part of her life. Noura joined the URDA team for voluntary work in the … Read more
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