A New Skill in Soap-Making
January 1, 2024
Thanks to ADRA, I have been taught a new skill in soap-making. It keeps me busy and helps cater to my families immediate needs.
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Introduction of Carrots in the Kamonia
January 1, 2024
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the BUREKA project has been working to improve agricultural practices through cultivating carrots in Kamonia.
Healthy Baby, Happy Mother
January 1, 2024
Because of a tragedy that happened to her a few years ago, Antoinette is very conscientious of the health of her children.
A Promising Soap Business
January 1, 2024
On the east coast of Madagascar, young people like Fazila live without prospects and with little hope for employment.
The “Superwomen” of Vohitany
January 1, 2024
15 women in the village of Vorovoro, in Vohitany Commune, have decided to take their future into their own hands.
A Transformed Life in the Deep South
January 1, 2024
“I had a hard life,” says Longomasy, a widow and mother of four living in Belafika, a village in southwestern Madagascar.
Voahangy, a Woman of Change
January 1, 2024
“If I had to give a title to my story, I would say ‘ASOTRY Changes Lives,” says Ravoahanginirina Marie Claudine, 31, a married mother of three.
Replanting Hope in Sudan Through Sustainable Agriculture
January 1, 2024
Like many families in Sudan, Fatooma’s life has been shaped by the complex challenges of displacement, conflict, and climate-related disasters.
Jeanine’s Story: Farmer Field Schools in rural Madagascar
January 1, 2024
In Ejeda, a rural commune of Southern Madagascar facing a severe food crises, Jeanine became lead of a Farmer Field School, sharing knowledge on home gardening .
The Fight Against Open Defecation
January 1, 2024
Convincing the community of Mandahazo, Commune of Lazarivo, to abandon the practice of open defecation was a real challenge. There is a belief here that latrines are linked to evil spirits which kill the children.
World Humanitarian Day: ADRA Celebrates Champion of Change Annette Parris
August 19, 2024
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.
ADRA Vocational Workshops Increase Financial Stability for Honduran Youth
August 14, 2024
As the world observes International Youth Day in August, ADRA is proud to spotlight remarkable young people like Alejandro Flores from La Victoria, Honduras.
ADRA Joins Adventist Young Professionals for Spiritual Growth and Service
August 1, 2024
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) participated in this year’s Young Professionals Conference, held in Houston, Texas, this past summe
A Gaza Grandfather’s Struggle and Journey Through Conflict and Loss
July 12, 2024
Abed Odeh, a 65-year-old resident of Beit Lahia in the north of Gaza, once led a peaceful life surrounded by his large family of 25. A father of eight, Abed saw all his children graduate from university with high honors
Poverty in Paradise
July 1, 2024
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.
Schools Out, Funs In, Summer Rules!
June 20, 2024
Hear ye, hear ye, the most anticipated time of the year has finally arrived, and no, I’m not talking about Christmas.
Empowering Refugees: Ahmed’s Journey of Learning Against All Odds
June 3, 2024
Meet Ahmed, an 11-year-old refugee who fled the war in Syria with his family a decade ago, seeking safety in Lebanon. Ahmed and his family now live in a makeshift tent made of tarpaulins and various scraps, near a cashew nut farm owned by their landlord. During school breaks, Ahmed and his siblings work on the farm in exchange for their monthly rent, as their father can no longer work due to chronic leg pain
The flight of Ahmed Mohamed
May 21, 2024
Pastor Ahmed Mohamed knelt by the side of the dusty road where he, his wife and three children had paused to rest.
Tobago Oil Spill Crisis: ADRA and Church Volunteers Continue Response Operations to Save The Coastline
May 1, 2024
On the morning of February 7, Trinidad and Tobago’s fishermen set out under the usual azure skies, their boats slicing through the tranquil waters. But this day would mark a profound shift in the island’s serenity
The Good Hygiene Jingle
March 28, 2024
Papy, an ADRA Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) technical assistant, wrote the song to inspire people to develop new sanitary habits.