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Paulo Lopes Appointed as New President of ADRA International
ADRA International is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulo Lopes as its new President, effective April 1, 2025. Lopes, whose career with ADRA began in 1986, has made a significant contribution to the agency’s mission through his service at both the field level in several countries and in global leadership.
Your Church can Respond to Emergencies too!
On Sabbath, May 10, Seventh-day Adventist churches across the U.S. will collect Disaster and Famine Relief Offering for ADRA and ACS. Don’t wait. Get your church involved today with our Emergency Kit!
ADRA Mobilizes Emergency Response Following Massive Destruction in Myanmar and Thailand
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, at approximately 12:50 local time.
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ADRA Preserves God’s Creation Through Community Gardens and Reforestation
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 23, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship, building resilience, and disaster recovery in recognition of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25). ADRA recognizes the vital responsibility of preserving God’s creation, especially in the face of
ADRA Preserves God’s Creation Through Community Gardens and Reforestation
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 23, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship, building resilience, and disaster recovery in recognition of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25). ADRA recognizes the vital responsibility of preserving God’s creation, especially in the face of
Myanmar Earthquake: ADRA’s Ongoing Relief Efforts Deliver Aid to Devastated Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 15, 2025)— The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is intensifying its humanitarian response in Myanmar after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake
7.7 Earthquake: ADRA Mobilizes Emergency Response Following Massive Destruction in Myanmar and Thailand
SILVER SPRING, MD (March 31, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake
World Water Day: Funding Cuts Threaten ADRA Water Projects
SILVER SPRING, MD (March 22, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its mission to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions
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Take your giving to the next level: Planned gifts that provide tax benefits
As the 2024 tax year wraps up, you may be looking for a way to save on taxes in 2025. Planned giving is a strategic way to support the causes you care about while maximizing financial benefits. These charitable contributions allow individuals to leave a meaningful legacy, often while enjoying
Take your giving to the next level: Planned gifts that provide tax benefits
As the 2024 tax year wraps up, you may be looking for a way to save on taxes in 2025. Planned giving is a strategic way to support the causes you care about while maximizing financial benefits. These charitable contributions allow individuals to leave a meaningful legacy, often while enjoying
Transforming Communities: How Goat Farming is Changing Lives in Bangladesh
In the remote village of Dacope, Bangladesh, where the land is affected by high salinity and farming is a challenge, families struggle to find reliable
GAZA Ceasefire: ADRA Ramps Up Aid to Combat Hunger and Aid Vulnerable Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (January 23, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is mobilizing critical, life-saving aid to support communities in Gaza following
Restoring Hope and Reuniting Families: ADRA’s Lifesaving Work for Migrants
On World Migrant Day, we pause to reflect on the resilience and courage of millions of migrants worldwide and honor the organizations that tirelessly work
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