A New Skill in Soap-Making
January 1, 2024
Thanks to ADRA, I have been taught a new skill in soap-making. It keeps me busy and helps cater to my families immediate needs.
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Introduction of Carrots in the Kamonia
January 1, 2024
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the BUREKA project has been working to improve agricultural practices through cultivating carrots in Kamonia.
Healthy Baby, Happy Mother
January 1, 2024
Because of a tragedy that happened to her a few years ago, Antoinette is very conscientious of the health of her children.
A Promising Soap Business
January 1, 2024
On the east coast of Madagascar, young people like Fazila live without prospects and with little hope for employment.
The “Superwomen” of Vohitany
January 1, 2024
15 women in the village of Vorovoro, in Vohitany Commune, have decided to take their future into their own hands.
A Transformed Life in the Deep South
January 1, 2024
“I had a hard life,” says Longomasy, a widow and mother of four living in Belafika, a village in southwestern Madagascar.
Voahangy, a Woman of Change
January 1, 2024
“If I had to give a title to my story, I would say ‘ASOTRY Changes Lives,” says Ravoahanginirina Marie Claudine, 31, a married mother of three.
Replanting Hope in Sudan Through Sustainable Agriculture
January 1, 2024
Like many families in Sudan, Fatooma’s life has been shaped by the complex challenges of displacement, conflict, and climate-related disasters.
Jeanine’s Story: Farmer Field Schools in rural Madagascar
January 1, 2024
In Ejeda, a rural commune of Southern Madagascar facing a severe food crises, Jeanine became lead of a Farmer Field School, sharing knowledge on home gardening .
The Fight Against Open Defecation
January 1, 2024
Convincing the community of Mandahazo, Commune of Lazarivo, to abandon the practice of open defecation was a real challenge. There is a belief here that latrines are linked to evil spirits which kill the children.
10 Questions to Ask Before Donating to Any Charity
March 11, 2026
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.
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
Love Without Borders: Compassion That Crosses Continents
February 3, 2026
In my three decades of humanitarian work, one truth has emerged with crystal clarity: love speaks every language.
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
The Gift of Hope: How Your Support Changes Lives Around the World
December 19, 2025
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.
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.
Hurricane Melissa Response in Jamaica: An ADRA Emergency Team Reflection
December 18, 2025
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.
World Migrant Day 2025: Walking With Families on the Move
December 18, 2025
Every day across the world, families take courageous steps toward safety, stability, and hope.
Running With Purpose: Meet Dietmar, ADRA Japan’s Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Runner
December 1, 2025
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.
Gratitude Without Borders | A Thanksgiving Story
November 26, 2025
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 fait