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A delegation from URDA visits the Japanese Ambassador in Lebanon
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

More than 70 smiles were drawn on the faces of orphans in the Bekaa Valley
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

Rana… From Hope to Reality
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

On July 27, 2023, URDA (Union of relief and development associations) responded to the refugee camp fire in Akkar and worked to secure the needs of the affected individuals.
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

With the presence of the Japanese Ambassador, URDA inaugurates a project to enhance healthcare in the Bekaa region
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

Volunteering at the Shelter sector at URDA
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