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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

URDA Gears Up for Eid Al-Adha: Intensive Field Preparations and Promises of Ongoing Giving
In a scene that repeats each year, and grows in significance amid mounting challenges, the relief teams of the Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) are preparing to welcome Eid Al-Adha with a comprehensive humanitarian campaign aimed at reaching thousands of families across various regions of Lebanon, under this

URDA Organized a Capacity-Building Workshop on Community Development and Needs Assessment
The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) organized a workshop on “Community Development and Needs Assessment” at its headquarters. This workshop marks the first in a series of specialized training sessions aimed at building the capacities and enhancing the skills of URDA’s staff. Drawing on the organization’s

URDA Participates in the “Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Humanitarian Work” Conference in Istanbul
As part of its commitment to keeping pace with technological advancements in the humanitarian field, URDA took part in the “Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Humanitarian Work” conference, held in Istanbul on April 23–24, 2025, with the attendance of Executive Director Ms. Jihan Al-Qaisi. This event marked the first