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ADRA’s Response to the Ukrainian Crisis

The escalating conflict in Ukraine has quickly become a very serious humanitarian crisis. It is reported that close 2 million people have already fled Ukraine in search of safety. That astounding number continues to grow by the day, and we are likely to see around 4 million refugees in neighboring

Empowering Women Around the World

One question we receive from time to time is why we tend to highlight the experience of girls in the work we do. Does ADRA think that girls are more important than everyone else affected by poverty and crisis? Our work prioritizes the most urgent needs regardless of gender or

Interning at ADRA

If you’re looking for an opportunity to put your humanitarian passion to work and gain some valuable career experience while you study, have you considered the ADRA Bridge internship program? That’s right, ADRA is looking for interns!  As an intern with ADRA, you can expect to work hard but you’ll

Meet the VP: People & Excellence

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. Today, we’re happy to introduce you to that person, ADRA’s Vice President for People & Excellence,

Supporter Spotlight: A Mistake Turned Blessing

When Gary and Florence went online to make a donation to ADRA, they didn’t expect a mistake to turn into a blessing. As Gary told us, “It was more than a token donation and was intended as a one-time donation, but I made a mistake and somehow it became a

ADRA Providing Education in Emergencies

Education is one of our favorite ways to change the world, and we know it’s a favorite for our supporters as well. In 2021 alone, we were able to serve close to 550,000 students together with 179 education projects around the world! Education in Emergencies Children from countries in crisis

5 Humanitarian Habits to Adopt in 2022

It’s January, which means you are probably being bombarded with messages about how to turn this new year into a new you. We happen to think you’re pretty great already, so instead of dramatic life changes, we’re offering a handful of habits you might want to adopt in 2022 to

How to Start a Tradition of Giving Together

If you’re looking for a way that your family or group can make an impact this holiday season (or any other time throughout the year!) ADRA’s gift catalog is perfect for you. If you’ve given a gift through our catalog before, you know that it’s an amazing way to show

The Biggest Stories of 2021

In this age of constantly updating information, even major stories disappear quickly from the headlines. That doesn’t mean the event has ended or the issue has been resolved, but you might need a reminder of how much has happened this year and how much of an impact you’ve made! Take

3 Reasons to Practice Self-Compassion

If you’re reading this message, it’s safe to say you’re part of the ADRA family. This means that you probably don’t hesitate to step up and share your compassion with people in need around the world, as well as your family and friends. But, what about you? Do you practice

Gratitude Without Borders | A Thanksgiving Story

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,”

World Toilet Day 2025: Building a Future Where Everyone Has a Safe Toilet

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

United in the Great Commission

It is wonderful to connect about something so close to our hearts: the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. When we talk about our Church, we often think about spreading the good news, sharing our beliefs and looking forward to Jesus’ return. However, there has been a perception that the

On World Teachers’ Day, We Celebrate the Heroes of the Classroom in Lebanon

In classrooms across Baalbek and Mount Lebanon, children who have fled war and hardship sit side by side with their Lebanese peers, opening books, reciting lessons, and rediscovering what it means to dream again. Behind every one of those hopeful faces stands a teacher — a steady, compassionate guide shaping

Jesus Loves the Little Children: A World Refugee Day Story

On the third Sabbath of every month, Terrina Williams tells the Children’s Story at Meadowbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This year, Sabbath, June 21st, happened to be a special day—World Refugee Day. To mark the occasion, Terrina chose the hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” For months, the children had

Back to School With Hope: How ADRA Education Transforms Lives

Across the world, millions of children are preparing to return to school—some carrying brand-new backpacks and pencils, others simply carrying the hope of a better future. At ADRA, we believe that education changes everything. Whether in bustling cities or remote refugee camps, our mission is to give every child the chance

Honoring Fathers Who Carry the Weight of the World

This Father’s Day, ADRA celebrates dignity, resilience, and the right to provide In the Middle East, where winter’s chill bites deeper for those who are displaced or living in poverty, one father’s quiet determination tells a powerful story about love, dignity, and survival. Ibrahim is a devoted father of 19

The Well of Hope: A Sabbath School’s $10,000 Miracle

The Fort Scott Adventist church in Kansas is a small church of just 25 members. Yet a big dream took root in the heart of one little boy—and transformed an entire community. Each year, Shelly Bradley’s Sabbath School class would flip through ADRA’s Gift Catalog, choosing a project to fund

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