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URDA has always represented the reality of Lebanon in various meetings and conferences both domestically and internationally. Last Friday, August 23, URDA, represented by its Executive Director Jihan Kaisi, participated in a meeting called by the Office of Governmental Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C., where a meeting was held with

The Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) participated in the 2024 Global Aid Empowerment Conference, which was held over five days in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., organized by the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University. The conference highlighted the sharing of research related to aid

URDA is honored to participate in the Empowered Aid Global Convening, organized by the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University. We had the opportunity to present our approach to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse during the distribution of humanitarian assistance in emergencies. URDA shared practical insights and success stories

The Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA) has launched the “Tomorrow is Ours” campaign to support the most vulnerable students in Lebanon amid the ongoing economic and social crises. The campaign aims to provide resources and support to ensure all children receive a quality education. As Lebanese families face

  According to a statement prepared by NGOs including URDA, the conflict in southern Lebanon has exacerbated the crises already disrupting education for the country’s most marginalized children and youth. Over 34,000 children have been forced to flee their homes, schools, and communities in search of safety. With 72 schools

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) held an emergency meeting via Microsoft Teams. The meeting included the participation of many partner institutions, as well as the presence of general management members and program directors. The meeting began with a speech by