
Wash Story
Manantenasoa – President of the water point committee, Bekily Mahasoa village
School Feeding Project in Ampanihy, southern Madagascar.

Manantenasoa – President of the water point committee, Bekily Mahasoa village
School Feeding Project in Ampanihy, southern Madagascar.

Marlene is young, but she is already full of happiness and personality

Every month, ADRA hosts a Facebook Live to talk about our topic of the month and take questions from supporters about that, or whatever else is on your mind

During a disaster, we are all moved by images of the impact and by stories of the people affected by the devastation.

ADRA’s Donor Relations team has seen their work turned upside down over the past year due to the COVID-19 emergency. With strict systems and complicated processes in place, working from home has required a lot more than just packing up and heading out for this dedicated team.

A disaster doesn’t have to make headlines to devastate the lives in its path. Those living in poverty are hit harder and need urgent support.

Last Christmas, Maizey, Packy, Selah, and Sullivan Stroh made crafts for sale and invited the members of their church in Windsor, Colorado to shop at their little pop-up store.

How do you wash your hands effectively when you don’t have running water?

It’s easy to take the luxury of a toilet for granted. It’s one of the most basic necessities for you and me, but millions around the world have never used one, and their health suffers for it.

Loose change can be a nuisance rattling around your pocket or bag, but students at Greeneville Adventist Academy (GAA) in Greeneville, Tennessee use their Loose Change Drive to bring life-changing gifts to people around the world each December through ADRA’s gift catalog.

You see a cause that moves you. Your heart says yes, but your head whispers: Is this charity actually going to use my money well?
That pause? That’s wisdom, not skepticism.

By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” — Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) In a world that often feels overwhelmed by competing crises and endless needs, I sometimes hear a particular question: Does

In my three decades of humanitarian work, one truth has emerged with crystal clarity: love speaks every language.

By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International There’s a verse from Isaiah that has been on my mind as we step into 2026: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” These ancient words capture something essential about this moment for ADRA and

In the early hours after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica this past October, our emergency response teams navigated flooded streets and toppled power lines to reach families huddled in shelters.

As the year draws to a close, we pause to reflect on the lives changed, the communities strengthened, and the hope restored—all because of your generosity.

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 185 mph, making it the strongest hurricane in the nation’s history.

Every day across the world, families take courageous steps toward safety, stability, and hope.

Around the world, thousands of runners lace up their shoes not only to test their limits, but also to support causes that create meaningful change.

When the war reached their hometown of Novomoskovsk, Dmytro Trebushkovand his wife faced an impossible choice: stay in the home they had built with their foster children or flee with nothing but fait