ADRA Taps NAD Educators for Development Aid Overhaul in Southern Africa Schools
School-feeding program prompts awareness of climate crisis and sheds light on education system SILVER SPRING, MD (November 18, 2019)– The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is collaborating with the North American Division (NAD) Office of Education to offer educational development assistance at schools in Southern Africa. Recently, ADRA accompanied ten NAD education leaders to […]
Philippines: Earthquakes Rock Southern Island of Mindanao
ADRA provides ongoing aid as hundreds recover from aftershocks Mindanao, Philippines (November 4, 2019)– The Philippine’s southern island of Mindanao was hit by a series of strong earthquakes during the month of October. On October 16, a magnitude-6.3 earthquake shook, followed by a magnitude 6.6 quake on October 29, and another quake of magnitude-6.5 hit again […]
The Adventist Church and ADRA Make Public Appeal to Help Out of School Children Worldwide
#EveryChildEverywhere needs your voice – sign our worldwide education petition today!
The Adventist Church and Its Agency, ADRA, Make Public Appeal to Help Out of School Children Worldwide
One million signatures needed to ensure 262 million young people not in school receive quality and equitable education SILVER SPRING, MD(October 14, 2019) – The Seventh-day Adventist Church and its international humanitarian agency, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), announced today a new global campaign, “Every Child. Everywhere. In School.” The joint campaign is […]
ADRA Takes Initiative to Minimize Onset Disasters
Disasters take a toll on people’s lives. Millions lose their homes and jobs because of extreme weather, and countries are impacted heavily.
ADRA Takes Initiative to Minimize Onset Disasters
Disasters take a toll on people’s lives. Millions lose their homes and jobs because of extreme weather, and countries are impacted heavily.
Pakistan: ADRA Responds to 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted several districts in Pakistan where reportedly 37 deaths occurred.
ADRA President Jonathan Duffy Steps Down
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 3, 2019) – Jonathan Duffy, president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, has stepped down, effective immediately, from his role due to personal reasons. “The ADRA Board has accepted Jonathan’s resignation and expresses appreciation for his service,” says Ella Simmons, board vice-chair and general vice president of the […]
Thailand: ADRA Distributes Food and Water to Families Hardest Hit by Tropical Storm Podul
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (September 18, 2019) – On August 29, Tropical Storm Podul crossed into northeast and northern Thailand bringing heavy rainfall and high winds causing flash flooding and landslides across 32 provinces. Due to the torrential rain, waters rose significantly higher above normal levels in Ubon Ratchathani, the tenth most populous city in Thailand, […]
Statement: ADRA Halts Operations in Bangladesh
The following statement is in response to a Dhaka Tribune story that was published alleging ADRA’s involvement with a recent anti-repatriation rally at a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Bangladesh has suspended its operations in the country following an official notice from the Government of Bangladesh […]
