URDA NEWS
URDA at the Forum of Pioneers for Greater Syria
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
Strengthening the Protection of Women in Crisis Areas: New Report by the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University, CARE International, and URDA
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,
Field Visit to Promote Social Cohesion in Hasbaya and Marjeyoun Funded by the European Union
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
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