ADRA Statement by President Michael Kruger on the Middle East crisis:
October 4, 2024
In light of the recent crisis in the Middle East, we want to express our deep concern for all those affected by this tragic situation.
Newsroom Archive
Statements
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on the crisis in Gaza
May 3, 2024
The Adventist and Development Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to pray for peace and the protection of the millions of people impacted by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and are enduring unimaginable suffering.
NETWORK STATEMENT | November ‘23
November 30, 2023
In the theater of our world’s history, 2023 emerges as a pivotal act in the climate action narrative.
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on World Refugee Crises
June 9, 2023
“Every action matters in the lives of refugees and other displaced people struggling to survive in the absence of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and safety.
President Michael Kruger Reaffirms ADRA’s Commitment to Ukraine on the One-Year Anniversary of the Crisis
February 24, 2023
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 24, 2023) “Today is a somber anniversary at the end of a dark year, and we are praying for all those
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on the crisis in Türkiye and Syria
February 10, 2023
“It’s heartbreaking to witness the destruction in Syria and Turkiye, but ADRA feels blessed to be able to serve those who have been affected by
ADRA Statement by President Michael Kruger on the Middle East crisis:
October 4, 2024
In light of the recent crisis in the Middle East, we want to express our deep concern for all those affected by this tragic situation.
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on the crisis in Gaza
May 3, 2024
The Adventist and Development Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to pray for peace and the protection of the millions of people impacted by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and are enduring unimaginable suffering.
NETWORK STATEMENT | November ‘23
November 30, 2023
In the theater of our world’s history, 2023 emerges as a pivotal act in the climate action narrative.
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on World Refugee Crises
June 9, 2023
“Every action matters in the lives of refugees and other displaced people struggling to survive in the absence of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and safety.
President Michael Kruger Reaffirms ADRA’s Commitment to Ukraine on the One-Year Anniversary of the Crisis
February 24, 2023
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 24, 2023) “Today is a somber anniversary at the end of a dark year, and we are praying for all those
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on the crisis in Türkiye and Syria
February 10, 2023
“It’s heartbreaking to witness the destruction in Syria and Turkiye, but ADRA feels blessed to be able to serve those who have been affected by
News Releases
World Humanitarian Day Spotlight: Ralph Watts and a Legacy of Global Impact
August 19, 2025
On this World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the remarkable journey of Ralph Watts, ADRA’s former president and a lifelong advocate for humanitarian service.
Justice for the Vulnerable
July 30, 2025
Every year on World Trafficking Day (July 30), we pause to remember the millions of lives affected by human trafficking—especially children and adolescents who are often the most vulnerable. At ADRA International, our mission is rooted in justice, compassion, and love.
ADRA International Premieres “Strangers Among You”
July 6, 2025
“Strangers Among You”, a new documentary from Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, shines a light on the lives of refugees, migrants, stateless individuals, and internally displaced people.
Standing With the Displaced: A World Refugee Day Reflection from ADRA
June 20, 2025
Each year on World Refugee Day, we pause to honor the courage and resilience of refugees and displaced people around the globe.
ADRA Developing Updated Global Strategy:
June 10, 2025
ADRA International today announced the next in a series of steps to develop and operationalize an updated global strategy
ADRA Boosts Youth Well-Being to Halt Rising Lifestyle Diseases in Mongolia
May 21, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is spearheading NextGen CELEBRATIONS, a groundbreaking youth health program in Mongolia, in partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church Health Ministries Department and Loma Linda University School of Public Health. ADRA is showcasing this project in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to enhance the mental health of adolescents while tackling the increasing risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes and hypertension.
MOTHER’S DAY: ADRA Delivers Hope and Help to Moms Worldwide
May 11, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is honoring mothers throughout May, a time when many communities around the world celebrate Mother’s Day.
Double the Relief. Double the Hope.
May 2, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) invites communities across the U.S. and around the world to participate in the Disaster and Famine Relief Offering (DFRO) on Saturday, May 10.
ADRA’s Spring Gift Catalog Sparks Global Generosity and Hope
April 30, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) launches its 2025 Spring Gift Catalog, offering individuals and families the opportunity to bring real and lasting change to vulnerable communities worldwide
ADRA Preserves God’s Creation Through Community Gardens and Reforestation
April 23, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) launches its 2025 Spring Gift Catalog, offering individuals and families the opportunity to bring real and lasting change to vulnerable communities worldwide
World Mental Health Day: ADRA Mongolia Builds Youth Resilience Before Crisis
October 10, 2025
Every year on World Mental Health Day, the global community shines a light on the urgent need for accessible mental health care—especially in crises and emergencies, when stress, uncertainty, and loss take their greatest toll.
ADRA International Delivers Global Impact Through Refugee Pledges
October 9, 2025
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) have reported significant progress in fulfilling its pledges under the UNHCR Global Compact on Refugees (GCR)
Life-Saving Medical Aid in the Middle East
October 7, 2025
After eight years of conflict, health systems in parts of the Middle East are collapsing under the weight of displacement, disease, and dwindling resources. For families, the impact is devastating. Hospitals once able to serve entire governorates are now struggling to keep basic medicines in stock, while rural health posts face long delays and empty shelves.
ADRA Responds to Multiple Disasters in the Philippines
October 2, 2025
The Philippines is reeling from a series of natural disasters in recent weeks, with ADRA Philippines mobilizing across the country to bring urgent relief to affected families. From a deadly earthquake in Cebu to flash floods in Mindanao and powerful storms in the north, ADRA teams and partners are working tirelessly to provide aid and restore hope.
7 Most Popular Gifts in the Gift Catalog and Why They Matter
October 1, 2025
Every year, ADRA’s Gift Catalog inspires generosity by offering meaningful ways to change lives around the world. From clean water to safe homes for orphans, these gifts are more than symbolic—they bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to families and communities.
ADRA Responds to South Asia Disasters
September 8, 2025
A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan struck on August 31, 2025, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring at least 3,600 others.