ADRA Developing Updated Global Strategy:
Announces additional staffing reductions to align resources with operation of ongoing highest priorities ADRA International today announced the next in a series of steps to develop and operationalize an updated global strategy. The organization is focused during this process on how best to continue fulfilling its purpose of serving humanity so all may live as God […]
ADRA Boosts Youth Well-Being to Halt Rising Lifestyle Diseases in Mongolia
SILVER SPRING, MD (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, […]
MOTHER’S DAY: ADRA Delivers Hope and Help to Moms Worldwide
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 10, 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. This is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the love, strength, and vital contributions of mothers to their families and societies. For more than 40 years, ADRA […]
Double the Relief. Double the Hope.
May 10 Offering Will Save Lives Worldwide SILVER SPRING, MD (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. This annual event supports ADRA’s global humanitarian efforts and Adventist Community Services […]
ADRA’s Spring Gift Catalog Sparks Global Generosity and Hope
SILVER SPRING, MD (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 “As spring brings renewal and hope, ADRA invites you to join a movement of compassion and generosity,” says ADRA President […]
ADRA Preserves God’s Creation Through Community Gardens and Reforestation
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 23, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship, building resilience, and disaster recovery in recognition of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25). ADRA recognizes the vital responsibility of preserving God’s creation, especially in the face of increasing natural disasters and ecological […]
Myanmar Earthquake: ADRA’s Ongoing Relief Efforts Deliver Aid to Devastated Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 15, 2025)— The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is intensifying its humanitarian response in Myanmar after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country on Friday, March 28. The initial quake, followed by more than 300 aftershocks, has devastated dozens of towns and cities, affecting over 17 million people across the […]
7.7 Earthquake: ADRA Mobilizes Emergency Response Following Massive Destruction in Myanmar and Thailand
SILVER SPRING, MD (March 31, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, at approximately 12:50 local time. The earthquake’s epicenter was located near the city of Sagaing, in central Myanmar, affecting multiple regions, including Mandalay, […]
World Water Day: Funding Cuts Threaten ADRA Water Projects
SILVER SPRING, MD (March 22, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its mission to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions for vulnerable communities globally in recognition of World Water Day. This annual observance, established by the United Nations, draws attention to the urgent need for access to clean water and […]
Paulo Lopes Confirmed as President-Elect of ADRA International
ADRA International is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulo Lopes as its new President-Elect, effective April 1, 2025. Lopes, whose career with ADRA began in 1992, has made a significant contribution to the agency’s mission through his service at both the field level in several countries and in global leadership. Most recently serving as the […]
