World Water Day: ADRA Changes Children’s Lives One Water Basin and Latrine at a Time

SILVER SPRING, MD (March 21, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), highlights its efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions for global communities on World Water Day. The humanitarian organization significantly impacts the lives of children and families by installing water basins and latrines for better access to clean water and improved sanitation. […]

UKRAINE: ADRA’s Unwavering Commitment to Healing Communities Despite Two Years of Conflict

SILVER SPRING, MD (February 23, 2024) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, two years after the armed conflict erupted.  ADRA has been at the forefront in Ukraine and neighboring countries providing critical assistance to the most vulnerable populations affected by the hostilities, including food, shelter, psychological support, and medical care.  […]

ADRA Puts a Spotlight on Human Trafficking During the Super Bowl

What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children, and men involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Victims are sold, bought, and traded like objects. Link to video: https://vimeo.com/851416049/bb92b26084?share=copy Human Trafficking Facts SILVER SPRING, MD (February 8, 2024) – The […]

Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: ADRA Continues Restoration Efforts One Year After

SILVER SPRING, MD (February 5, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is still executing rehabilitation efforts to assist vulnerable populations affected by the powerful earthquake that devastated southern Türkiye and northern Syria last year on February 6, 2023. The massive earthquake killed about 55,000 people, injured almost 130,000, destroyed 300,000 buildings, and displaced […]

ADRA Aids Indian Communities to Recover from Cyclone Michaung, Torrential Rains, and Flooding

SILVER SPRING, MD (January 9, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)  has mobilized emergency response teams to assist populations in India’s Southern Coastal region ravaged by Cyclone Michaung in December and subsequent heavy rains and flooding. Cyclone Michaung struck Andhra Pradesh on December 5, affecting approximately 4 million people, destroying homes, and flooding […]

ADRA Influences Climate Solutions at COP28

PHOTO CREDIT: UNclimatechange SILVER SPRING, MD (December 21, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was a significant humanitarian leader at COP28, promoting environmentally-conscious projects and helping vulnerable communities establish climate-resilient practices. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, officially recognized ADRA as a collaborating humanitarian agency of the global event, held in […]

ADRA Expands Aid to Filipino Families in the Wake of the Hinatuan Earthquake

SILVER SPRING, MD (December 20, 2023) –The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is urgently mobilizing its resources to assist the communities affected by two recent earthquakes in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines,  that struck on December 2. The severe quakes with a magnitude ranging from 6.8 to 7.4, and over 8,000 aftershocks killed at least […]

2023 Global Refugee Forum: ADRA Aims for Solutions that Improve the Plight of Refugees

SILVER SPRING, MD (December 14, 2023) –Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joins the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF), taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 13 to 15. The global event brings together governments, advocates, and international organizations representing refugees to address the challenges and establish tangible actions, as well as solutions that will enhance the […]

ADRA’s Lebanon Response: A Beacon of Hope Amid Crisis  

SILVER SPRING, MD (December 7, 2023) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is mobilizing resources as the humanitarian crisis intensifies in the wake of the recent Hamas-Israeli conflict. Hostilities in Gaza and clashes in southern Lebanon have led to loss of life, widespread destruction of homes and schools, and the displacement of over 55,000 […]

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