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
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
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
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
Humanitarian agency works to tackle denial of the coronavirus within local communities amid the country’s ongoing health crisis (TANZANIA) November 12, 2021 – Among the 59 million people who live in Tanzania, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, countless people in the nation to date do not believe that COVID-19
For a project created to fight hunger, you might assume that the main goal would be to fill empty stomachs. But, the ultimate goal for ADRA’s food security work in this area is actually to grow resilience in the communities we serve, and one project delivered success like never before
We always love to hear from supporters about their favorite gifts from ADRA’s gift catalog. Some like to give animals on behalf of those they love, some give as a family to protect those who don’t have a family of their own, and some join together as a class or
Why is hunger on the rise around the world? This is Sabomasy’s Story Sabomasy sits in front of his one-room hut and watches his children prepare supper. The older ones work steadily beside the pot of boiling water while the young ones wait by the fire, quietly anticipating their one
Stephanie was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and has been familiar with serving those in need through the church’s organizations all her life. Like so many Adventists, she grew up knowing her local Dorcas Society, and she learned about ADRA from an aunt and uncle who served with us
My Day by Nomvula Before Nomvula even sits down for her first lesson, the 14-year-old has already done two hours of chores, including 3 ½ miles of walking. Her morning continues and she devotes herself to her studies. It gives her purpose … and it distracts her from the grumbling
By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International 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. The Category 5 storm had devastated the island: homes destroyed, communities cut off, nearly
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. This year has brought immense challenges around the world. Families displaced by conflict, children facing hunger, and communities rebuilding after disasters have all needed
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
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
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,”
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
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
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
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
With the sun blazing on the tin roof, I heard her tell about how she fled for her life. In the refugee settlement she came to, she saw no other options than to sell her body. The woman in front of me spoke about how life had been a couple
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