The first week of May has brought no relief to India, where surging cases of COVID-19 continue to dismantle the healthcare system. Since the start of the new month, nearly 400,000 people are getting sick with the virus every single day. Experts fear the devastating caseload is still nowhere near
Second Outbreak Strikes Across India And Could Get Worse Just a few months ago, India was averaging only around 12,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day. By contrast, in the last seven days alone, India has reported nearly 400,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day. This surge of cases has
Every year, ADRA joins the world in marking World Health Day on April 7 to help bring attention to critical issues that affect us all. This year the theme is a timely one: Building a fairer, healthier world. The world we live in isn’t always equal, a fact that is
Manantenasoa – President of the water point committee, Bekily Mahasoa villageSchool Feeding Project in Ampanihy, southern Madagascar ‘Before, we had to walk up to five kilometers to find water. However, the water was dirty as it also served as a drinking trough for cows, sheep, and goats. Very often people
Marlene is young, but she is already full of happiness and personality. The five-year-old girl loves to follow her mother, Ana Diana, around the village of Mocuba, a town in central Mozambique. She loves to dance and skip behind, tugging on the hand of her two-year-old brother as she goes.
Meet ADRA’s Water Expert Every month, ADRA hosts a Facebook Live to talk about our topic of the month and take questions from supporters about that, or whatever else is on your mind! For World Water Day this year, we welcomed Jason Brooks, ADRA’s Senior Advisor for Water, Sanitation, &
During a disaster, we are all moved by images of the impact and by stories of the people affected by the devastation. Do you ever wonder who’s behind the camera or who’s writing those stories? Today, we’re introducing you to some of ADRA’s professional storytellers who make emergencies come to
ADRA’s Donor Relations team has seen their work turned upside down over the past year due to the COVID-19 emergency. With strict systems and complicated processes in place, working from home has required a lot more than just packing up and heading out for this dedicated team. Regardless ofcircumstances, materials
A disaster doesn’t have to make headlines to devastate the lives in its path. Those living in poverty are hit harder and need urgent support. Meet Lokol. Lokol remembers how happy her husband was when the rains started. After three years of drought, this rain would help provide nourishment to
Last Christmas, Maizey, Packy, Selah, and Sullivan Stroh made crafts for sale and invited the members of their church in Windsor, Colorado to shop at their little pop-up store. The four children dedicated their crafts, and all the proceeds, to ADRA. The members of Elm Haven SDA were delighted by
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
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
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 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
As the 2024 tax year wraps up, you may be looking for a way to save on taxes in 2025. Planned giving is a strategic way to support the causes you care about while maximizing financial benefits. These charitable contributions allow individuals to leave a meaningful legacy, often while enjoying
In the remote village of Dacope, Bangladesh, where the land is affected by high salinity and farming is a challenge, families struggle to find reliable sources of income. For women in particular, opportunities to earn a living and support their families are limited. But thanks to ADRA Bangladesh’s Community Empowerment
SILVER SPRING, MD (January 23, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is mobilizing critical, life-saving aid to support communities in Gaza following the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. The region has been ravaged by months of conflict, resulting in widespread loss of life, countless injuries, and millions displaced
On World Migrant Day, we pause to reflect on the resilience and courage of millions of migrants worldwide and honor the organizations that tirelessly work to support them. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is at the forefront of this humanitarian effort, providing critical assistance to migrants and refugees
In 2024, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirmed its role as a global leader in disaster response and humanitarian aid, addressing more than 114 emergencies across the globe. From natural disasters to conflict zones, ADRA’s tireless efforts have brought relief and hope to countless communities. This year’s record-breaking floods
What inspires a young chiropractor to leave the comfort of Southern California, step away from modern-day conveniences, and travel to Peru in the middle of their winter to build homes for those in need? For Angelene Rivera, the answer lay in a divine calling she couldn’t ignore. When Angelene first heard
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