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A Young Heart for Service Inspires a Global Mission

“Helping others isn’t a job you apply for, it’s something that’s in your heart”, says Miranda Christina Jobe, aged 9. Miranda has found joy in finding ways to help others around the world and sharing a message of service with others.  When Miranda, a 4th grader from Danville, Virginia, found the

Boy with blond hair, sitting on steps in a red zip-up sweatshirt. He is sad.

ADRA Hosts Mental Health Webinar: “Let’s Talk Mental Health: How Can I Help My Child.”

“Nearly 20%—that’s one in five children— ages 3-17 in the U.S. have a mental, developmental, or behavioral disorder, like ADHD, anxiety, behavior issues, or depression,” says ADRA International’s Mental Health Specialist, Weanne Estrada-Magbunua, MPH, during the upcoming “Let’s Talk Mental Health: How Can I Help My Child” webinar.   To start conversations

ADRA Brings Hope to Girls in Congo

By James Standish It’s called “survival sex” and that we have a term for it lets you know just how common it is. Survival sex occurs when hungry women and girls are forced to exchange sex for the food they need to survive.[1] Survival sex is only one of forms of

Tanzanian mother in blue headscarf holds her baby who has albinism

Spreading Awareness & Breaking the Stigma

Worldwide, 1 in 20,000 people are born with albinism.  In Tanzania, the number is closer to 1 in 14,000.  With a population of 66.46 million, this means there are more than 40,000 people living with albinism in Tanzania, one of the highest rates of albinism in the world. People with

In El Salvador, a group of people are at a table, learning to read and write

World Literacy Day: Reaffirming ADRA’s Commitment to Education

As we stop to recognize World Literacy Day on September 8,  the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to reaffirm its commitment to literacy as a foundational tool for achieving equality, individual empowerment and sustainable development. Michael Kruger, president of ADRA International, emphasizes the importance of literacy in ADRA’s

World Humanitarian Day: ADRA Celebrates Champion of Change Annette Parris

On World Humanitarian Day, August 19, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) recognizes the dedication and compassion of the many professionals whose tireless efforts drive meaningful humanitarian work. This year, ADRA spotlights Annette Parris, the inspiring Country Director for ADRA Curacao and ADRA Bonaire, whose work exemplifies the profound

ADRA Vocational Workshops Increase Financial Stability for Honduran Youth

As the world observes International Youth Day in August, ADRA is proud to spotlight remarkable young people like Alejandro Flores from La Victoria, Honduras. This small rural village, known for its vibrant greenery and industrious farmers, has faced significant challenges recently. Climate change has severely impacted their financial stability, with

A young woman with curly hair and a blue shirt is standing a booth, talking to 4 other young women about ADRA

ADRA Joins Adventist Young Professionals for Spiritual Growth and Service 

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) participated in this year’s Young Professionals Conference, held in Houston, Texas, this past summer. This marks the fourth consecutive year of ADRA’s active involvement, showcasing its unwavering commitment to empowering young professionals and fostering awareness of positive change worldwide.   The purpose of the

Poverty in Paradise

In a small village in the region of El Paraiso nestled among the mountains of Honduras, lives a woman named Santos Victorina Tomás Flores. Santos is the mother of four children—three boys and one girl. Her days are filled with love for her children, but also with the harsh reality

A Young Heart for Service Inspires a Global Mission

“Helping others isn’t a job you apply for, it’s something that’s in your heart”, says Miranda Christina Jobe, aged 9. Miranda has found joy in finding ways to help others around the world and sharing a message of service with others.  When Miranda, a 4th grader from Danville, Virginia, found the

Boy with blond hair, sitting on steps in a red zip-up sweatshirt. He is sad.

ADRA Hosts Mental Health Webinar: “Let’s Talk Mental Health: How Can I Help My Child.”

“Nearly 20%—that’s one in five children— ages 3-17 in the U.S. have a mental, developmental, or behavioral disorder, like ADHD, anxiety, behavior issues, or depression,” says ADRA International’s Mental Health Specialist, Weanne Estrada-Magbunua, MPH, during the upcoming “Let’s Talk Mental Health: How Can I Help My Child” webinar.   To start conversations

ADRA Brings Hope to Girls in Congo

By James Standish It’s called “survival sex” and that we have a term for it lets you know just how common it is. Survival sex occurs when hungry women and girls are forced to exchange sex for the food they need to survive.[1] Survival sex is only one of forms of

Tanzanian mother in blue headscarf holds her baby who has albinism

Spreading Awareness & Breaking the Stigma

Worldwide, 1 in 20,000 people are born with albinism.  In Tanzania, the number is closer to 1 in 14,000.  With a population of 66.46 million, this means there are more than 40,000 people living with albinism in Tanzania, one of the highest rates of albinism in the world. People with

In El Salvador, a group of people are at a table, learning to read and write

World Literacy Day: Reaffirming ADRA’s Commitment to Education

As we stop to recognize World Literacy Day on September 8,  the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to reaffirm its commitment to literacy as a foundational tool for achieving equality, individual empowerment and sustainable development. Michael Kruger, president of ADRA International, emphasizes the importance of literacy in ADRA’s

World Humanitarian Day: ADRA Celebrates Champion of Change Annette Parris

On World Humanitarian Day, August 19, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) recognizes the dedication and compassion of the many professionals whose tireless efforts drive meaningful humanitarian work. This year, ADRA spotlights Annette Parris, the inspiring Country Director for ADRA Curacao and ADRA Bonaire, whose work exemplifies the profound

ADRA Vocational Workshops Increase Financial Stability for Honduran Youth

As the world observes International Youth Day in August, ADRA is proud to spotlight remarkable young people like Alejandro Flores from La Victoria, Honduras. This small rural village, known for its vibrant greenery and industrious farmers, has faced significant challenges recently. Climate change has severely impacted their financial stability, with

A young woman with curly hair and a blue shirt is standing a booth, talking to 4 other young women about ADRA

ADRA Joins Adventist Young Professionals for Spiritual Growth and Service 

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) participated in this year’s Young Professionals Conference, held in Houston, Texas, this past summer. This marks the fourth consecutive year of ADRA’s active involvement, showcasing its unwavering commitment to empowering young professionals and fostering awareness of positive change worldwide.   The purpose of the

Poverty in Paradise

In a small village in the region of El Paraiso nestled among the mountains of Honduras, lives a woman named Santos Victorina Tomás Flores. Santos is the mother of four children—three boys and one girl. Her days are filled with love for her children, but also with the harsh reality

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