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Youth Dialogue Session in Hebbarieh under the Theme “Arts, Culture, and Traditions” within the EU-Funded Border Areas Empowerment Project
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

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon Launches the First Workshop of the Project “Empowering Border Areas through Social Cohesion and Capacity Building” Funded by the European Union
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,

URDA Participates in the “Mediterranean Dialogues” Conference in Italy
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

URDA Represents Lebanon at the “Artificial Intelligence and Humanity” Forum in Kigali
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,

URDA FOR HER – A Strategic Launch to Support and Empower Women in Conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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

URDA Participates in the AUB Civil Society Open House and Renews Its Membership in the NGOi Initiative
The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon URDA was honored to take part in the Civil Society Organizations Open House (NGOi) organized by the American University of Beirut (AUB), which brought together leading institutions and changemakers in the fields of humanitarian and development work. The event served as a