India: Women Lead Community to Control TB
The stigma of having leucoderma, a chronic skin disease characterized with white patches of skin, added to her woes. Her plight is not considered uncommon, especially in the eastern Indian state of Bihar where Devi resides.
Liberia Welcomes Cote d’Ivoire Refugees
The eastern region of Grand Gedeh, Liberia has become home to more than 150,000 refugees from neighboring country, Cote d’Ivoire.
Cyclone Thane in India
The New Year began tragically for the 18,000 people in Cuddalore district and Pondicherry of India, as they remained sheltered in government buildings and schools after cyclone Thane hit the shore with a forceful speed of 77 mph (125 kph) in the pre dawn hours of January 1st. T
Renewed Hope in Romania
In Romania, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is bringing a renewed sense of hopefulness and dignity to individuals often neglected and ostracized by others.
Tropical Storm Washi
In the Philippines, efforts are still underway to assist an estimated 720,000 individuals affected by damaging tropical storm Washi.
Response to Storm in Mexico
Tropical storm Arlene made landfall on Veracruz, Mexico in the early morning hours of June 30, pouring heavy rains over much of eastern Mexico.
Drought in the Horn of Africa
More than 10 million people in East Africa are in dire need of humanitarian aid as a result of diminishing food sources stemming from the recent rise in food prices and severe drought that has overwhelmed the region. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding, providing life-saving water, food and emergency supplies to some of the most vulnerable.
Helping Ivorian Refugees
Internal conflict stemming from a tumultuous election result between opposing political parties in Cote d’Ivoire has triggered an exodus of Ivorian refugees to seek safety in nearby countries such as Liberia.
ADRA Combats Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is combating the spread of this life-threatening disease through a multifaceted response, expecting to benefit approximately 50,000 beneficiaries in the capital city suburb of Carrefour.
Training for Myanmar Refugees
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is helping improve the quality of life for thousands of Myanmar refugees residing in camps in Thailand along the Thai-Myanmar border.