URDA participated in the Local Actors Workshop – Future of Aid 2040, a forward-looking, face-to-face workshop held in Beirut and organized as part of the global Future of Aid 2040 initiative led by IARAN in collaboration with international and local partners. The workshop brought together local organizations from Lebanon to contribute their perspectives on … Read more
Funded by the European Union, the Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA), in collaboration with DanChurchAid (DCA) and Digital Opportunity Trust Lebanon (DOT Lebanon), organized its second workshop on Friday, 28 November 2025, aiming to strengthen the legal and professional protection of journalists and human rights defenders in Lebanon. The session was delivered by … Read more
The Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) participated in the Forum of Pioneers Working for Greater Syria in Syria on January 17–18, 2026, represented by Executive Director Ms. Jihan Kaisi, alongside key institutions and figures in humanitarian, development, and cultural fields. The forum focused on strengthening dialogue, cooperation, and regional initiatives that support communities and … Read more
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
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