Philippines: Earthquakes Rock Southern Island of Mindanao
The Philippine’s southern island of Mindanao was hit by a series of strong earthquakes during the month of October.
The Adventist Church and ADRA Make Public Appeal to Help Out of School Children Worldwide
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The Adventist Church and Its Agency, ADRA, Make Public Appeal to Help Out of School Children Worldwide
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.”
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
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.
Statement: ADRA Halts Operations in 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 stating allegations that ADRA has been directly and indirectly involved in supporting a recent mass gathering at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. As a result, ADRA has been in touch with government officials to seek clarification on the situation.
Bahamas: ADRA Prepares Food and Water Assistance to Help Families
Four days have passed since Category 5 Hurricane Dorian dumped heavy rain on the Abaco and Grand Bahama islands for more than 40 hours. As the storm tapers off, the devastation is immense. Families have been left stranded in their homes, knee-deep in high-rise water levels, while countless others are left homeless.