Kenya: ADRA Helps Individuals Take Control of Their Own Lives
September 26, 2017
Nineteen-year-old Janet is the third of nine children born to peasant farmers in Kenya.
All Posts
Nepal: ADRA’s Farming and Economics Program Helps All
August 8, 2017
Beryl Hartmann had just begun an internship with ADRA in Nepal when she encountered a woman who changed the course of her career.
Kenya: Jennifer’s Story
July 5, 2017
Jennifer lives in West Pokot, right in the middle of a severe famine.
Uganda: Philips Testimony on How ADRA Provided a New Home
May 23, 2017
Violence erupted in Philip’s community in December, forcing him and his brothers and sisters from their home. They spent three days on foot, walking through bushlands to avoid groups of armed men, to find safety in Uganda.
Indonesia: Extreme Malnutrition Diminishes Hope for a Mother
May 14, 2017
It was my last day on Sangihe Island, Indonesia, and I was only a few hours away from departing for the mainland when I received a call that broke my heart – “Christian was admitted into hospital last night, he’s in a bad way”
Kenya: Helping Families in Poverty
May 12, 2017
East Africa is in the middle of a food crisis so massive that 20 million lives are at immediate risk. Twili is one of those.
Tanzania: ADRA Works With Schools, Vendors, and People With Albinism to Prevent COVID-19 Infections
March 27, 2017
Mary Meschu is just one of the 170,000 Tanzanian albinos living under the weight of superstition.
Haiti: ADRA’s Continuous Mission to Help and Provide for the Ones in Need
December 7, 2016
“I heard the wind, and I went out of the house and started running. A metal wire strangled me and I fell to the ground.
Ethopia: Ethiopia Strengthening Equity and Access to Quality Education Project Training Women Empowerment
November 14, 2016
10 year-old Genet is a third grade student who lives with her poor peasant parents in Gubeta Arjo Kebele of Ethiopia and attends the Gubeta Arjo Primary School
Ethiopia: Providing Support to Primary School
November 14, 2016
Like the Parent Teachers’ Association (PTAs) in other primary schools found within the Arsi Negelle District of Ethiopia, the PTA of Woyo Hargessa Primary School was established to act as a bridge between parents and teachers and to involve the community in the efforts geared to boost the internal income of the school.
Mother’s Day: ADRA Delivers Hope and Help to Moms Worldwide
May 11, 2025
ADRA is honoring mothers throughout May, a time when many communities around the world celebrate Mother’s Day.
Take your giving to the next level: Planned gifts that provide tax benefits
March 25, 2025
As the 2024 tax year wraps up, you may be looking for a way to save on taxes in 2025.
Transforming Communities: How Goat Farming is Changing Lives in Bangladesh
March 10, 2025
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 sources of income. For women in particular, opportunities to earn a living and support their families are limited.
GAZA Ceasefire: ADRA Ramps Up Aid to Combat Hunger and Aid Vulnerable Communities
January 23, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is mobilizing critical, life-saving aid to support communities in Gaza following the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
Restoring Hope and Reuniting Families: ADRA’s Lifesaving Work for Migrants
December 19, 2024
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 to support them.
Bringing Relief and Hope: ADRA’s Emergency Response Efforts in 2024
December 16, 2024
In 2024, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirmed its role as a global leader in disaster response and humanitarian aid, addressing more than 114 emergencies across the globe.
From California to Peru: A Journey of Faith and Service
November 21, 2024
What inspires a young chiropractor to leave the comfort of Southern California, step away from modern-day conveniences, and travel to Peru in the middle of their winter to build homes for those in need?
A Young Heart for Service Inspires a Global Mission
October 16, 2024
“Helping others isn’t a job you apply for, it’s something that’s in your heart”, says Miranda Christina Jobe, aged 9.
ADRA Hosts Mental Health Webinar: “Let’s Talk Mental Health: How Can I Help My Child.”
October 7, 2024
“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
October 3, 2024
It’s called “survival sex” and that we have a term for it lets you know just how common it is.