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 […]
Ted N.C. Wilson, President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Expresses Support for ADRA Amid USAID Funding Pause
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 21, 2025) – Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, has expressed his unwavering support for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in the face of a temporary freeze in U.S. government funding, particularly from USAID, which has created significant challenges for the organization. Elder Wilson, who is […]
ADRA Responds to USAID Funding Pause — Embracing Opportunities for Continuity
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 7, 2025) – Seventh-day Adventists have a long tradition of using both personal and church resources to support those whose lives are threatened by hunger, poverty, sickness, disasters, and civil unrest. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was established in 1984 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to carry out this mission. […]
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 […]
ADRA Brings Comfort and Support to Families Affected by the Jeju Air Crash in South Korea
SILVER SPRING, MD (January 7, 2025) The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in South Korea has swiftly mobilized in the aftermath of the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, which claimed the lives of 179 individuals. In the wake of this devastating tragedy, ADRA is providing critical support to grieving families and aiding […]
