ADRA Puts a Spotlight on Human Trafficking During the Super Bowl
What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children, and men involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Victims are sold, bought, and traded like objects. Link to video: https://vimeo.com/851416049/bb92b26084?share=copy Human Trafficking Facts SILVER SPRING, MD (February 8, 2024) – The […]
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: ADRA Continues Restoration Efforts One Year After
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 5, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is still executing rehabilitation efforts to assist vulnerable populations affected by the powerful earthquake that devastated southern Türkiye and northern Syria last year on February 6, 2023. The massive earthquake killed about 55,000 people, injured almost 130,000, destroyed 300,000 buildings, and displaced […]
Japan’s Noto Earthquake: ADRA Mobilizes Urgent Relief and Recovery Efforts to Aid Japanese Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 1, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to respond to the devastating earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year’s Day. ADRA is actively engaged in providing crucial assistance to the affected communities. The earthquake, measuring 7.6 magnitude, claimed more than 230 lives leaving a […]
ADRA Aids Indian Communities to Recover from Cyclone Michaung, Torrential Rains, and Flooding
SILVER SPRING, MD (January 9, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has mobilized emergency response teams to assist populations in India’s Southern Coastal region ravaged by Cyclone Michaung in December and subsequent heavy rains and flooding. Cyclone Michaung struck Andhra Pradesh on December 5, affecting approximately 4 million people, destroying homes, and flooding […]
ADRA Influences Climate Solutions at COP28
PHOTO CREDIT: UNclimatechange SILVER SPRING, MD (December 21, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was a significant humanitarian leader at COP28, promoting environmentally-conscious projects and helping vulnerable communities establish climate-resilient practices. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, officially recognized ADRA as a collaborating humanitarian agency of the global event, held in […]
ADRA Expands Aid to Filipino Families in the Wake of the Hinatuan Earthquake
SILVER SPRING, MD (December 20, 2023) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is urgently mobilizing its resources to assist the communities affected by two recent earthquakes in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, that struck on December 2. The severe quakes with a magnitude ranging from 6.8 to 7.4, and over 8,000 aftershocks killed at least […]
2023 Global Refugee Forum: ADRA Aims for Solutions that Improve the Plight of Refugees
SILVER SPRING, MD (December 14, 2023) –Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joins the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF), taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 13 to 15. The global event brings together governments, advocates, and international organizations representing refugees to address the challenges and establish tangible actions, as well as solutions that will enhance the […]
ADRA’s Lebanon Response: A Beacon of Hope Amid Crisis
SILVER SPRING, MD (December 7, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is mobilizing resources as the humanitarian crisis intensifies in the wake of the recent Hamas-Israeli conflict. Hostilities in Gaza and clashes in southern Lebanon have led to loss of life, widespread destruction of homes and schools, and the displacement of over 55,000 […]
ADRA Will Advocate for Comprehensive Climate Solutions at COP28 In Dubai
SILVER SPRING, MD (November 29, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) will be present at COP28 to highlight its experience in building resilience and sustainable development that helps vulnerable worldwide communities to anticipate, adapt, and mitigate the effects of climate change. COP28, the United Nations Global Climate Change Conference, will take place in […]
ADRA Delivers Aid to Nepal Earthquake Survivors
SILVER SPRING, MD (November 22, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has scaled up its National Emergency Management Plan (NEMP) to assist Nepali survivors affected by multiple powerful earthquakes that have struck the country since October 3. Strong seismic activity has left a trail of devastation in the country, with the most recent […]
