Zainab, A Woman of Unwavering Determination and Ambition
January 1, 2024
In the heart of Bau village, nestled deep within the rugged mountains of Bau province, my name is Zainab Jajan Shikan.
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Siama’s Story: Access to Water Increased my Income
January 1, 2024
Siama is a twenty -year-old mother from Darang community. She used to walk two km every day to and from the nearest water source to fetch drinking water for her family.
Back to my beloved work
January 1, 2024
As food security and water supply were adversely affected by the 2011 conflict, there was a high need to improve both access to safe water and underlying causes of food insecurity in Sudan.
ADRA to Lead US$105 Million USAID Resilience Food Project for Vulnerable Communities in Africa
November 2, 2023
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 24, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), a leading global humanitarian organization, has been selected by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a life-saving Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) for more than 244,000 disadvantaged families in the Democratic Republic of
El Salvador: ADRA Helps People of all Ages to Read and Write
November 2, 2023
ADRA’s literacy project in El Salvador aims to change people’s lives. “I know in some schools wouldn’t allow me to take classes because I have my child with me. I thank God and ADRA that I can learn with my daughter,” explains Mary Collindres, a student at one of more
India: Organic Kitchen Gardens
October 31, 2023
Tamilarasi is a 31-year-old mother who is also the breadwinner of her family. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Yenambakkam, Tamil Nadu. Her family’s finances began to dry up after she had to quit her previous job as a papad (dry snack item) vendor. Her husband worked
Kenya: An Everyday Struggle for Food in Parts of Kenya
October 16, 2023
No one likes being hungry. But when you’re hungry, there’s a big difference between knowing exactly when you’re going to have your next meal and not knowing when you’re going to get something to eat. Beatrice and her family, who live in Kenya, are experiencing real hunger. Real hunger saps
Behind The Scenes: Empowering Marginalized Communities
August 14, 2023
Hannah Ndongu, the Director of Emergency Management at ADRA Africa, shares with us her remarkable journey of over two decades of service as a humanitarian. Ndongu’s journey with ADRA began in 1997, a year that marked the start of her unwavering commitment to serving vulnerable communities across Africa. Over the
India: 3 Ways the Mobile School is Making a Difference
July 17, 2023
In India, ADRA Austria launched an innovative project to provide education to underprivileged children. It’s reported that 21 percent of children in India live in extreme poverty. In order to survive, children are forced into child labor and at times can earn the same amount as an adult to help
Syria: Child Refugee Yearns For a Childhood
July 14, 2023
Meet Amira, a girl whose childhood was taken from her by bombs and bullets. After fleeing her home in Syria due to the ongoing war, Amira became a child refugee. “For years now, we have been living in tents in this place called a refugee camp,” Amira says. Despite escaping
Love Without Borders: Compassion That Crosses Continents
February 3, 2026
By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International In my three decades of humanitarian work, one truth has emerged with crystal clarity: love speaks every language. You’ll find ADRA serving in more than 120 countries, training farmers in Madagascar, teaching literacy in El Salvador, ensuring access to healthcare in the Philippines, responding
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. Some walk for weeks through dense jungle. Others cross borders with children in their arms and dreams in their hearts. On World Migrant Day, ADRA honors their resilience. Migration throughout the Inter and South American regions
Running With Purpose: Meet Dietmar, ADRA Japan’s Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Runner
December 1, 2025
This story was originally published by ADRA Japan and has been adapted for ADRA International. 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. The Tokyo Marathon Charity Program is one of the ways athletes transform
Gratitude Without Borders | A Thanksgiving Story
November 26, 2025
Faith, Family, and the Journey to Safety 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 faith. “We never imagined we would have to pack up and leave,”
Invisible Wounds: The Global Call to Protect Children Beyond Physical Safety
November 20, 2025
Authors: Beryl Hartmann, director of Safe-Guarding, ADRA International, Kateryna Khits, ADRA Ukraine, Margaret Gasana, ADRA Uganda. In today’s world, the line between natural and man-made crises is increasingly blurred — and the consequences are deeply personal. In the chaos of conflict, disaster, and displacement, children are often the most vulnerable.
World Toilet Day 2025: Building a Future Where Everyone Has a Safe Toilet
November 19, 2025
Every person deserves the dignity of a safe toilet. Yet, in 2025, nearly half the world’s population still lives without one. This year’s World Toilet Day theme, “Sanitation in a Changing World,” reminds us that sanitation systems must be future-ready and accessible to all, resilient to floods and droughts, and supported by strong investments that protect