When the conflict in Ukraine first began, ADRA called upon our large Adventist network in surrounding countries to aid with the refugee crisis. Based on estimates published by the United Nations, we expected at least 4 million people to become refugees due to the Ukraine Crisis. Within hours, Adventist churches,
During this crisis, our thoughts are with the many women in Ukraine.
These three words are at the heart of ADRA’s mission, and their importance is never more evident than our work right now with those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
There is one question we get more than any other during an emergency: “What can I do?”
The escalating conflict in Ukraine has quickly become a very serious humanitarian crisis.
One question we receive from time to time is why we tend to highlight the experience of girls in the work we do.
The ADRA family is truly a global one with offices in close to 120 countries, and it takes a special person to support the needs of employees in every corner of this wide world.
When Gary and Florence went online to make a donation to ADRA, they didn’t expect a mistake to turn into a blessing.
Children from countries in crisis have likely lost loved ones and homes in addition to losing their sense of safety and security.
It’s January, which means you are probably being bombarded with messages about how to turn this new year into a new you
From global crises and natural disasters to economic instability and growing humanitarian needs, the world can seem unsettled in ways that test both our systems and our spirits. It is easy, in moments like these, to feel small. To wonder what difference one life, one choice, one act of faith can really make.
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.