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Adventists Institutions Come Together in Compassion

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,

Ukraine: Justice, Compassion, and Love

These three words are at the heart of ADRA’s mission, and their importance is never more evident than our work right now with those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Meet the VP: People & Excellence

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.

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

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

Poverty in Paradise

In a small village in Honduras lives a woman named Santos. A mother of four children, her days are filled with love for her children, but also the harsh reality of living in poverty.

Empowering Refugees: Ahmed’s Journey of Learning Against All Odds

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