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Afghanistan: Blinded by War

July 5, 2022

Meher grew up along the route of the famous Silk Road, which once made its way through his home country of Afghanistan.

A Mother’s Decision to Flee

April 18, 2022

ADRA is blessed to meet amazing mothers in our work every day. These are the kind of mothers who would do anything, give up everything, and go anywhere for their children.

Ukraine: A Broken Bridge to Safety

March 16, 2022

Daniel is a member of ADRA’s emergency support staff, serving at one of the centers welcoming refugees forced to flee the conflict in Ukraine.

Adventists Institutions Come Together in Compassion

March 10, 2022

When the conflict in Ukraine first began, ADRA called upon our large Adventist network in surrounding countries to aid with the refugee crisis. Based on estimates published by the United Nations, we expected at least 4 million people to become refugees due to the Ukraine Crisis.  Within hours, Adventist churches,

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.”

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

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

September 8, 2024

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