The ADRA family is truly a global one with offices in close to 120 countries, and it takes a special person to support the needs of employees in every corner of this wide world. Today, we’re happy to introduce you to that person, ADRA’s Vice President for People & Excellence,
When Gary and Florence went online to make a donation to ADRA, they didn’t expect a mistake to turn into a blessing. As Gary told us, “It was more than a token donation and was intended as a one-time donation, but I made a mistake and somehow it became a
Education is one of our favorite ways to change the world, and we know it’s a favorite for our supporters as well. In 2021 alone, we were able to serve close to 550,000 students together with 179 education projects around the world! Education in Emergencies Children from countries in crisis
It’s January, which means you are probably being bombarded with messages about how to turn this new year into a new you. We happen to think you’re pretty great already, so instead of dramatic life changes, we’re offering a handful of habits you might want to adopt in 2022 to
If you’re looking for a way that your family or group can make an impact this holiday season (or any other time throughout the year!) ADRA’s gift catalog is perfect for you. If you’ve given a gift through our catalog before, you know that it’s an amazing way to show
In this age of constantly updating information, even major stories disappear quickly from the headlines. That doesn’t mean the event has ended or the issue has been resolved, but you might need a reminder of how much has happened this year and how much of an impact you’ve made! Take
If you’re reading this message, it’s safe to say you’re part of the ADRA family. This means that you probably don’t hesitate to step up and share your compassion with people in need around the world, as well as your family and friends. But, what about you? Do you practice
Humanitarian agency works to tackle denial of the coronavirus within local communities amid the country’s ongoing health crisis (TANZANIA) November 12, 2021 – Among the 59 million people who live in Tanzania, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, countless people in the nation to date do not believe that COVID-19
For a project created to fight hunger, you might assume that the main goal would be to fill empty stomachs. But, the ultimate goal for ADRA’s food security work in this area is actually to grow resilience in the communities we serve, and one project delivered success like never before
We always love to hear from supporters about their favorite gifts from ADRA’s gift catalog. Some like to give animals on behalf of those they love, some give as a family to protect those who don’t have a family of their own, and some join together as a class or
ADRA’s literacy project in El Salvador aims to change people’s lives. “I know in some schools wouldn’t allow me to take classes because I have my child with me. I thank God and ADRA that I can learn with my daughter,” explains Mary Collindres, a student at one of more
Tamilarasi is a 31-year-old mother who is also the breadwinner of her family. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Yenambakkam, Tamil Nadu. Her family’s finances began to dry up after she had to quit her previous job as a papad (dry snack item) vendor. Her husband worked
No one likes being hungry. But when you’re hungry, there’s a big difference between knowing exactly when you’re going to have your next meal and not knowing when you’re going to get something to eat. Beatrice and her family, who live in Kenya, are experiencing real hunger. Real hunger saps
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
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 extreme poverty. In order to survive, children are forced into child labor and at times can earn the same amount as an adult to help
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, Amira became a child refugee. “For years now, we have been living in tents in this place called a refugee camp,” Amira says. Despite escaping
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 one of the millions of people impacted by the drought that has left 80% of the region food insecure. This is her story, and her
As a boy, David, a farmer in the Madagascar town of Mirarisoa, learned about the importance of preserving the environment, but he wasn’t sure how to go about it. Growing up to become a rice farmer, David and his wife, Mary, struggled to keep their land from eroding due to
ADRA Continues to Deliver AID at Ground Zero SILVER SPRING, MD (February 22, 2023) – A second major earthquake and dozens of strong aftershocks hit the devastated region of Syria and Türkiye (Turkey), resulting in additional deaths, injuries, and destruction, but the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) remains committed to
Rosalia Mbula has been waiting for the rain to plant her crops since 2020. She chuckles sarcastically as she recalls the last time her vegetable garden bloomed: “My most recent full harvest was in October of 2019. I grew 90 kg of cowpeas, 90 kg of pigeon peas, and 15
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