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URDA: Welcoming 2025 with a Renewed Spirit, Inspired by Our Achievements in 2024    As we step into 2025, URDA stands proud, reflecting on 2024—a year filled with unwavering dedication and impactful achievements. Throughout the year, our sectors—Education, Relief and Shelter, Sponsorship, and Protection—worked tirelessly to transform lives and provide support where it was needed … Read more

The Union of Institutions in Saida honored URDA for its “national and humanitarian efforts during the September 2024 aggression, supporting the nation’s resilience and victory.” During the 66 days of war, we mobilized with full readiness, responding swiftly to the call of humanitarian duty. In collaboration with other humanitarian actors, we provided relief and assistance … Read more

URDA Launches “Together for Syria” Campaign to Support Vulnerable Groups in Syria In a steadfast commitment to humanity and resilience, URDA announces the launch of its latest initiative, the “Together for Syria” campaign. This effort aims to extend a lifeline to the most vulnerable groups in Syria, providing them with the essential support needed to … Read more

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