ADRA Celebrating 40 Years of Service!
"Our 40th anniversary is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff members and partners, who have worked relentlessly to provide healing and hope to people in need. ADRA has made significant progress in its four decades of existence, nevertheless, more work remains. As we commemorate this milestone, we also look forward to the future and the opportunities to continue making a remarkable difference in underprivileged communities,“ says Michael Kruger, president of ADRA International. "ADRA is grateful for the support of donors, volunteers, partners, and the Adventist Church, which make it possible for us to positively impact the lives of the millions of people we serve. We remain committed to our mission of serving humanity so that all people may live as God intended.”
— Michael Kruger, ADRA International President
Our Work Across the World
40th Anniversary
40 years of justice, compassion, and love! Hear from the humanitarians themselves who make our mission possible.
Syria and Türkiye Earthquake
Our teams on the ground are providing urgent essentials, and we are committed to serving the thousands during recovery.
Horn of Africa Hunger Crisis
ADRA is scaling up emergency operations to deliver food assistance and water to communities across the Horn of Africa.
ADRA News

Maui Wildfires: ADRA Partners With Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services for Recovery Efforts
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 23, 2023) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is continuing to collaborate with Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services (ACS) to help Maui communities recover. Over $100,000 in emergency products and cash is being donated by the global humanitarian organization to support ACS and Adventist Health

Maui Wildfires: ADRA Partners With Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services for Recovery Efforts
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 23, 2023) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is continuing to collaborate with Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services (ACS) to help Maui communities recover. Over $100,000 in emergency products and cash is being donated by the global humanitarian organization to support ACS and Adventist Health
ADRA Providing Aid to Filipino Communities impacted by Mayon Volcanic Activity and Typhoon Egay
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 8, 2023)- Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has stepped up aid to assist the Philippines in the wake of the Mayon
Cyclone Mocha: ADRA Continues Response in Myanmar and Bangladesh
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 1, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has been on the ground in Myanmar and Bangladesh following the aftermath
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on World Refugee Crises
“Every action matters in the lives of refugees and other displaced people struggling to survive in the absence of basic necessities such as food, shelter,
ADRA Blog

Behind The Scenes: Empowering Marginalized Communities
Hannah Ndongu, the Director of Emergency Management at ADRA Africa, shares with us her remarkable journey of over two decades of service as a humanitarian. Ndongu’s journey with ADRA began in 1997, a year that marked the start of her unwavering commitment to serving vulnerable communities across Africa. Over the

Behind The Scenes: Empowering Marginalized Communities
Hannah Ndongu, the Director of Emergency Management at ADRA Africa, shares with us her remarkable journey of over two decades of service as a humanitarian. Ndongu’s journey with ADRA began in 1997, a year that marked the start of her unwavering commitment to serving vulnerable communities across Africa. Over the
India: 3 Ways the Mobile School is Making a Difference
In India, ADRA Austria launched an innovative project to provide education to underprivileged children. It’s reported that 21 percent of children in India live in
Syria: Child Refugee Yearns For a Childhood
Meet Amira, a girl whose childhood was taken from her by bombs and bullets. After fleeing her home in Syria due to the ongoing war,
Kenya: Q&A with ADRA Recipient, Regina
The Horn of Africa is experiencing the worst drought in four decades, and many leave the region in hopes to better their livelihoods. Regina is
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