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.
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Thailand: ADRA’s Mission to Keep Girls Safe
November 30, 2018
More than a year ago, a bright-eyed and slender nine-year-old girl named Malee* was offered refuge at Keep Girls Safe (KGS), a shelter in the rural district of Chiang Rai, run by ADRA in Thailand.
Yemen: How ADRA’s Assistance lets Children Be Children
November 15, 2018
Three months ago, Esa was wasting away from a lack of food. Due to nationwide instability, there was little in the small Yemeni village of Al-Noba for the one-year-old to eat.
Madagascar: No Rain, No Income
October 13, 2018
“I am scared to die from hunger,” Marie-Julina said.
“I have eight children and four grandchildren living with me,” she said. “I am responsible for their survival. We haven’t had enough to eat for eight years. We would plant, but nothing would grow.
Kenya: Penna’s Battle to Provide for Her Family
August 6, 2018
“My children cry when they are hungry. And they are always hungry because I have so little to feed them. This drought has stolen our lives.
Bangladesh: ADRA’s Constant Mission to Help Gives Refugees Hope
April 4, 2018
Anwara has lived a nightmare. Her village was burned to the ground and her husband brutally murdered, forcing her to flee through the night to find safety for her children.
Cambodia: ADRA’s Clean Water Campaign to Save Children’s Lives
February 6, 2018
All over the world mothers like Mao live in fear of losing yet another child because of dirty water.
Kenya: ADRA Provides Safety and Essentials for Young Girls Over the World
November 28, 2017
It seems as if Adia and Endana have always led a difficult life. In 2013, when the sisters were only 6 and 7 years old, their mother died, and soon afterward their older brothers left to find food and work. To this day, they haven’t returned.
Zambia: ADRA’s Farming Program Helps Provide Stable Lives
October 31, 2017
Tembwe is a 51-year-old farmer living in Zambia. He supports his family of 12, including his wife and eight of their own kids, as well as two orphan children from his late sister.
Bangladesh: ADRA Responds to Refugee Crisis
September 29, 2017
Samira and her grandson arrived in Bangladesh from the Rakhine state in Myanmar. Her four daughters were killed by militants with machetes, leaving her to flee with the young baby to save both of their lives.
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
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 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.
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.