Ethopia: Ethiopia Strengthening Equity and Access to Quality Education Project Training Women Empowerment
10 year-old Genet is a third grade student who lives with her poor peasant parents in Gubeta Arjo Kebele of Ethiopia and attends the Gubeta Arjo Primary School
Ethiopia: Providing Support to Primary School
Like the Parent Teachers’ Association (PTAs) in other primary schools found within the Arsi Negelle District of Ethiopia, the PTA of Woyo Hargessa Primary School was established to act as a bridge between parents and teachers and to involve the community in the efforts geared to boost the internal income of the school.
Myanmar: ADRA helps build a Café for the Youth
Hpa-an, the capital of the Karen (Kayin) State in southeast Myanmar historically has seen some very hard times. The lack of available work for disadvantaged youth with little skills and minimal education leads them to drugs and alcohol.
Our Work With Refugees in Asia
For decades, Myanmar has experienced ongoing conflict in various states throughout the country.
ADRA Provides Education to Displaced Iraqis in Kurdistan
Violence in Iraq has displaced at least 3 million people, 50 percent of which have fled to the Kurdish-controlled governorates in the north of Iraq where the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is working.
Liberia: ADRA’s Mission to Help Ebola Victims Through Education
On the first day of school, Jo walks down familiar streets. When he reaches the schoolhouse, it is no different than before
ADRA’s Cultural Center Makes a Difference Through Art
Thirteen-year-old Samvel is an artist. He paints what he sees, and the picture becomes the scene. He paints what he imagines, and the colors and shapes blossom from the paper like lilies from a field. He has a keen eye and a sensitive spirit, and everyone agrees: Samvel is an artist.
Rwanda: ADRA’s Partnership with TOMS Provides Shoes for Children in Need
Placidia holds a new pair of shoes in her hands. Her shy smile has grown, and today the 6-year-old is practically beaming as she clutches the simple, black canvas slip-ons. These are the first shoes she has ever called her own.
Nepal: ADRA’s Rainbow Children’s Home
Raniza lives in a village of Tharu, a population of forest dwellers indigenous to the Himalayan foothills of southern Nepal. A few years ago, she was unable to read or write, and her only source of income was cutting and selling firewood
India: How ADRA’s Educational Support Guided Kids for a Better Future
ADRA’s childhood development project in India provides academic support, creative learning opportunities, and medical checkups for children like Santhash.