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5 Reasons You Can Trust ADRA

June 24, 2021

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

ADRA: Who is a Refugee?

June 3, 2021

Every year, ADRA celebrates World Refugee Day on June 20, as well as the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s World Refugee Sabbath, which falls on the Saturday before World Refugee Day.

Update: South Asia

June 3, 2021

The massive COVID-19 surge in India has extended across the country’s borders into neighboring countries Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Providing aid and supplies to vulnerable communities during times of uncertainty.

Leading with Hope in Times of Uncertainty

April 2, 2026

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.

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

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

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.