ADRA Navigates Disruptions Caused by USAID Funding Freeze

SILVER SPRING, MD (March 5, 2025) — The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is grappling with significant disruptions to its global operations due to a recent funding pause imposed by the United States Government on January 20, 2025. This unprecedented action of USAID’s funding for humanitarian programs, including projects run by ADRA and other […]

ADRA’s Lifeline to Ukraine: Three Years of Transformative Support for Millions

SILVER SPRING, MD (February 25, 2025) — The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) commemorates three years of unwavering humanitarian service to millions affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Since the crisis began on February 24, 2022, ADRA has been at the forefront, providing essential life-saving aid and offering hope to vulnerable populations both […]

ADRA Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking Prevention During Super Bowl LIX

SILVER SPRING, MD (February 7, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is shining a spotlight on the alarming rise of human trafficking during major events like the Super Bowl. While these large gatherings attract millions of spectators, they also create an environment where traffickers can exploit the surge in activity and anonymity […]

ADRA International President Michael Kruger to Depart After More Than a Decade of Service

The Executive Board of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International announces that its President, Michael Kruger, will be stepping down on April 1. Kruger is leaving after more than 10 years of dedicated service to the organization.  Kruger, who initially joined ADRA in 2014 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) before accepting the role […]

GAZA Ceasefire: ADRA Ramps Up Aid to Combat Hunger and Aid Vulnerable Communities

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 from their homes. Although the […]

ADRA Honors MLK Day by Highlighting Global Education Efforts

SILVER SPRING, MD (January 18, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to education in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK) on January 20.  This U.S. federal holiday, observed on the third Monday in January, honors  Dr. King’s birthday, life, legacy, and profound contributions to civil rights […]

ADRA Joins Forces with Adventist Community Services (ACS) to Deliver Urgent Relief to California Communities Devastated by Wildfires

SILVER SPRING, MD (January 13, 2025) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is partnering with Adventist Community Services (ACS) to support California communities severely impacted by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. The Pacific Palisades Fire, which began on Tuesday, January 7, has rapidly spread, igniting multiple blazes across various communities in the greater […]

Middle East: ADRA’s Lifesaving Humanitarian Response Amid Ongoing Conflict

SILVER SPRING, MD (December 16, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues ramping up its emergency response across the Middle East, where ongoing political shifts and fragile ceasefire efforts impact vulnerable communities. The region continues to grapple with dire humanitarian crises, with thousands of lives lost and many others affected, particularly women […]

ADRA Relief Efforts in Spain Continue to Support Thousands Affected by Torrential Flooding

SILVER SPRING, MD (November 20, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) mobilized emergency operations in Spain after torrential rains devastated entire municipalities, mainly in the region of Valencia, on October 29. The severe flooding caused by the torrential rainfall has affected more than 450,000 people, with widespread damage to infrastructure and homes. Approximately […]