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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
COP29 in Azerbaijan: ADRA Using Expertise to Empower Communities in Building Resilience
SILVER SPRING, MD (November 21, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) participated in the 29th United Nations Global Climate Change Conference (COP29) to emphasize comprehensive climate measures that strengthen community resilience, especially in regions most affected by the climate conditions. COP29, which stands for Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework […]
ADRA Celebrates United Nations Day by Emphasizing its Global Mission
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 24, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) ADRA joins worldwide communities this month to commemorate United Nations Day, celebrating the founding of the United Nations on October 24, 1945. ADRA has played a vital role in the UN since receiving General Consultative Status in 1997, the highest degree of […]
Middle East Crisis: ADRA Escalates Humanitarian Relief for Devastated Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 8, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is ramping up humanitarian aid to support displaced communities affected by the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. In Lebanon and Syria, ADRA emergency response teams are actively working on the ground to address the urgent needs arising from the escalating crisis. […]
