Hurricane Otis: ADRA Offers Financial and Medical Aid to Hundreds of Families and Displaced Survivors in Mexico
SILVER SPRING, MD (November 9, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is on the ground in Mexico responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane OTIS that struck on October 25. Otis, a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 165 mph, touched down near Acapulco, on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. National Hurricane Center […]
ADRA to Lead US$105 Million USAID Resilience Food Project for Vulnerable Communities in Africa
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 24, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), a leading global humanitarian organization, has been selected by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a life-saving Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) for more than 244,000 disadvantaged families in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Afghanistan Earthquakes: ADRA Continues Disaster Response in Devastated Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 31, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the catastrophic earthquakes and multiple aftershocks that demolished the Herat province in Afghanistan on October 7, 11, and 15. The 6.3 magnitude earthquakes and powerful tremors, affected nearly 2 million people, causing significant destruction in hundreds of villages, and displacing thousands of […]
ADRA Commemorates 40 Years of Mission with US$1 Million Training Program in Honor of Pioneering Leader Ralph Watts
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 23, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is proud to commemorate 40 years of making a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. As part of this milestone, ADRA salutes Ralph Watts, a dedicated servant and leader within the organization, who has played a pivotal […]
ADRA Celebrates World Teachers’ Day with New Classroom Resources and Shows Commitment to Education at Annual Educators’ Convention
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 5, 2023) – In commemoration of World Teacher’s Day (Oct. 5), the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) recognizes the dedication and vital role of teachers across the world. To highlight its commitment to educators, the global humanitarian agency launched its new online community hub with digital classroom tools in August at […]
ADRA Appoints Three New Vice Presidents
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 2, 2023) – The Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents. Charné Renou has been appointed as the agency’s incoming vice president for finance. Sonya Funna Evelyn has been appointed to a newly created vice president role in the agency’s growing programmatic and […]
Morocco Earthquake: ADRA Intensifies Efforts to Assist Victims in Hardest Hit Areas
SILVER SPRING, MD (September 13, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) emergency response teams are on the ground in Morocco ready to deliver humanitarian relief to victims in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and aftershocks that devastated the country, on September 8. The major quake, with a magnitude of 6.8 and a […]
Maui Wildfires: ADRA Partners With Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services for Recovery Efforts
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 23, 2023) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is continuing to collaborate with Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services (ACS) to help Maui communities recover. Over $100,000 in emergency products and cash is being donated by the global humanitarian organization to support ACS and Adventist Health in responding to the tragic […]
ADRA Providing Aid to Filipino Communities impacted by Mayon Volcanic Activity and Typhoon Egay
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 8, 2023)- Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has stepped up aid to assist the Philippines in the wake of the Mayon Volcanic Activity. Since June 19th Mayon Volcano is still under level 3 alert, which indicates that it is now experiencing a high unrest due to the presence of magma at […]
Cyclone Mocha: ADRA Continues Response in Myanmar and Bangladesh
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 1, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has been on the ground in Myanmar and Bangladesh following the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha, which struck the region earlier this year on May 14. The storm impacted nearly 3.4 million people. The strong surge flooded coastal areas and multiple communities, producing […]
