Honduras: Farming Education Techniques
June 25, 2019
A dry spell in the place of a rainy season is rarely good for the farmers and communities who depend on agriculture for their food and livelihoods.
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India: ADRA’s Response to Cyclone Fani in the Village of Danapada
May 29, 2019
When Cyclone Fani tore through the village of Danapada in India, Manju knew her home and family wouldn’t be safe. She sent her children to stay with relatives and took shelter with her neighbors until she was able to return to her house. When the family returned, there was nothing
Madagascar: Emilienne’s Story
May 29, 2019
Before 2015, Emilienne was always frowning. The mother of four in Madagascar had good reason: her husband had left her, her children were hungry, and she could not afford any school fees. “I used to be so worried all the time,” the single mother said. “When people would talk to
Mothers Through ADRA from All Across the World
May 12, 2019
A mother is not just a noun. As a verb, to mother can mean many things: to love, to teach, to provide, to heal, to listen, to sacrifice, to inspire. The list goes on. Additionally, a mother is not just biological. In my travels with ADRA, I’ve met countless mothers—those
Puerto Rico: ADRA’s Emergency Response to Hurricane Maria
April 8, 2019
“The winds started in the evening.” Glorimar recalls the horrors of Hurricane Maria like it was yesterday. The powerful storm all but destroyed her community in Puerto Rico—the place she’d called home her entire life. “The sound of the wind across the roofing sheets was horrible. My daughter wanted to
Brazil: Carlos’s Testimony on how ADRA Change the Trajectory of his Life
February 4, 2019
Venezuelan Migrant Beneficiary Turned ADRA Employee Carlos is truly a renaissance man. In his native Venezuela, Carlos studied and graduated from university with a degree in communication, worked as a tailor, volunteered as a sign language interpreter, and formed part of a cultural dance group. Carlos led an active life alongside
Madagascar: Saholy’s Battle Against Starvation
January 11, 2019
In Madagascar, It hasn’t rained for almost two years, the earth is packed hard, and only the occasional cactus breaks the horrific sea of brown—and even they are starting to wither from the lack of rain. Empty. It’s also how you’d describe the eyes of starving children like Saholy. Their
Indonesia: How you Helped ADRA Exceed its Goal in Helping Tsunami Victims
December 30, 2018
When the magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit Indonesia on September 28, Asdar was unprepared. He had just returned from work for lunch at his home in Petobo, a small northern village when the first tremors struck. “We were eating when the earthquake hit,” he recalled. “We had no preparation for the
Honduras: ADRA’s Farming Supports Communities’ Sustainability
December 28, 2018
Mrs. Juana Zelaya is a 57-year-old mother and wife who lives in the community of Las Casitas, 89 kilometers from the capital of Hondura
Thailand: How New Cooking Stoves Assisted Phieng Tac Village
December 6, 2018
Ha Thi Thom, 23 years old, is living with her husband and two sons in Phieng Tac village, Kim Cuc commune, Bao Lac district. Thom said that for many generations, the people in her village were using open cooking stoves, which was the traditional one with three stands. One of
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.
Spreading Awareness & Breaking the Stigma
September 24, 2024
Worldwide, 1 in 20,000 people are born with albinism.
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