Behind the Scenes: The Empowering Women of ADRA
March 1, 2021
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we want to introduce you to some of the women behind ADRA’s mission
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Kenya: ADRA Helps Struggling Families
February 3, 2021
At 89 years old, Nanya has experienced so much in her lifetime.
Together in 2020
December 30, 2020
To say the last twelve months have been challenging would be the understatement of the year. Millions have been sickened by the COVID-19 virus and many thousands have died
3 Ways ADRA Fed Families in 2020
November 15, 2020
Have you heard? We launched a new and special Giving Tuesday campaign that triples the impact of your donation to help feed hungry families. That means $1=$3, but only until Tuesday, December 1st.
Kenya: Response to Lack of Sufficient Food
November 15, 2020
Hunger and starvation is the reality for too many still. It’s a deadly cycle and only together, can we help fight end hunger.
Kenya: ADRA Aids Hunger in a Refugee Camp
November 10, 2020
Every month Gaudance receives a ration of food for her family.
Madagascar: ADRA’s ASOTRY Project Teaching and Providing Food Security
October 15, 2020
Today is World Food Day and we’re celebrating the plates and bellies ADRA donors have helped fill this year!
Tunisia: One Woman’s Plight Becomes an Answer to Prayer
September 10, 2020
Tunisia, located on the Mediterranean coast of Northwest Africa, was already suffering from a bad economy before COVID-19, but with the loss of jobs due to the pandemic, many people faced a financial crisis.
Lebanon: ADRA’s Experience and Response to Explosion
August 18, 2020
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) delivered tons of nutritional provisions on a special humanitarian flight from Slovakia as part of its expanded emergency response to help children and families affected by the devasting August 4 Beirut explosion.
10 Questions to Ask Before Donating to Any Charity
March 11, 2026
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.
Caring for the Most Vulnerable: Why Compassion Still Matters
March 4, 2026
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
Love Without Borders: Compassion That Crosses Continents
February 3, 2026
In my three decades of humanitarian work, one truth has emerged with crystal clarity: love speaks every language.
Building a Better World: ADRA’s Global Vision for the Year Ahead
January 1, 2026
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
The Gift of Hope: How Your Support Changes Lives Around the World
December 19, 2025
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.
A Year of Hope—Because of You
December 18, 2025
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 Response in Jamaica: An ADRA Emergency Team Reflection
December 18, 2025
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.
World Migrant Day 2025: Walking With Families on the Move
December 18, 2025
Every day across the world, families take courageous steps toward safety, stability, and hope.
Running With Purpose: Meet Dietmar, ADRA Japan’s Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Runner
December 1, 2025
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.
Gratitude Without Borders | A Thanksgiving Story
November 26, 2025
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