Every person on Earth is born with the right to a healthy life. So many factors have a direct effect on our health, and often the difference between a long life of good health and a life of chronic illness or early death comes down to access. When we lack
The crisis of world hunger is not going away. It is getting worse. Right now, more than a quarter billion people worldwide are on the brink of starvation. Hunger crises in Yemen, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Venezuela only add to the urgency of the situation, which is made far worse by
Food insecurity is one of the most pressing problems in the world today. A report by the United Nations in 2022 states that 828 million people worldwide regularly go to bed hungry. Around 50 million people are facing the threat of famine in 45 countries. The amount of people who
Let’s talk food. There’s nothing more important than healthy food, but millions of children around the world don’t have enough to eat. This coloring page is courtesy of ADRA’s Kids Gift Catalog, which is made for kids just like you who want to help others and color our world with
ADRA supporter Joseph Rollakanty shared a generous gift to support those in India who were recently hit by a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases. He then challenged his church to join him in making an impact and they matched his generosity to double the gift! He was kind enough to
We haven’t seen the last of COVID-19 yet, but we are already seeing the scars that it has begun to leave behind. The pandemic turned many of our lives upside down, but how has it changed the world and what does long-term recovery look like for affected communities? 3 Ways
Meet Regaine Millions like Regaine are being affected by a double crisis of COVID-19 and the growing Global Hunger Pandemic. Brazil is currently one of the countries being hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis–only the United States and India have recorded more cases and deaths due to the virus. In
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is the humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a Christian faith that believes in, and practices, the messages of Jesus Christ. What are those messages? There are many, but the one that most energizes and guides us is found in Micah 6:8. “He
In recent months, ADRA has worked tirelessly to fight the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The work is critical: to save lives by provided access to oxygen and medical supplies. Though the lifesaving solutions are simple to understand, some of the medical terminology, first-responder roles, and distant locations
Abou Adel is a 36-year-old father of five children who lives in rural Damascus. Before the crisis in Syria began, he was the proud owner of four hair salons. His passion for hair began when he was eight, which was when he first took a role as an apprentice barber,
If you’ve been part of ADRA’s family for long, you know that we love water! Every single day, we see the life-saving power of water in the lives of people in every single place we work. World Water Day is March 22, but here are a few ways you can
As the United States observes a national holiday to honor a man who lived a life of service, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ADRA staff members reflect on how his words and actions influenced their lives. Billy Andre: Never Indifferent Young Billy was walking home one day when he noticed
As we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are reminded of the powerful impact one person can have when they stand up for what they believe in. Dr. King’s message of nonviolence and civil rights continues to resonate with people all over the world, and
Every year can bring with it life-changing events, economic struggles, unexpected sicknesses, or even those tiny moments that become the biggest memories of that year. At ADRA, our mission is our purpose—to serve humanity so all can live as God intended. We respond to new crises that impact the most
Rebecca knows the impact of your support. Her role with ADRA sometimes takes her around the world and into communities where she gets to see how your donations and prayers are changing lives! Recently, she traveled to Kenya where we talked to her about the projects she visited and the
Providing quality food for all is the mission of The Social Food Truck, ADRA’s innovative and award-winning social enterprise in Belgium. By day, the food truck serves delicious vegetarian street food to the general population of Brussels. By night, it seeks out the city’s most vulnerable and ensures they are
A lot goes into ADRA’s Gift Catalog every year: a lot of work, a lot of love, and a lot of good things. It’s true! With every gift you give through our gift catalog, you are making good things possible around the world for people in poverty, communities in crisis,
Khan’s peaceful life ended the day a rocket blew his home apart. Months later, the Afghan father was living in a tent with the surviving members of his family. He told ADRA’s team that the tragedy they now faced was hunger. The fact is when a crisis disappears from the
The Horn of Africa is in a hunger crisis and no country has been hit harder than Somalia. ● 90% of the country’s districts are gripped by devastating drought conditions. ● Most of the grain Somalia depends on has been cut off by Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. ●
ADRA responds to help thousands of Indonesians affected by the massive earthquake that struck the country on Monday, November 21.
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