Shelter Supplies for Households Affected by Tornado in Uruguay
On April 15, a strong tornado hit the city of Dolores in Uruguay and caused serious damage, particularly in the downtown area.
Cyclone Ruano Brings Flooding to Bangladesh
Cyclone Ruano swept onto the Bangladesh coastline on May 21, bringing with it flash floods and heavy damage.
ADRA Responds to Flooding in Sri Lanka
ADRA Sri Lanka has begun a national emergency management plan (NEMP) response in the country’s Kilinochchi District, providing hygiene kits to 350 affected families, with plans to expand as soon as possible.
Vietnam Seeing Effects of El Niño in Drought Conditions
The central area of Vietnam has been hit by the most severe drought the region has seen in 100 years.
Slovenia: Responding to Refugees at a Moment’s Notice
There was never a question as to whether we would help. A few hours later, we welcomed the first refugees into our country.
Ecuador Earthquake Response Continues
ADRA Ecuador has been mobilizing hundreds of active volunteers in the most affected areas of the country.
Four Earthquake, Four Days, Three Countries
Four strong earthquakes in four days have shaken Myanmar, Japan, and Ecuador.
Tackling Zika in Dominican Republic with Hygiene and Education
ADRA is helping to prevent the spread of Zika in the Dominican Republic by providing hygiene kits and health education to almost 6,000 people. ADRA Dominican Republic have already distributed nearly 500 household kits that contain hygiene supplies to prevent the spread of disease, as well as detailed information about the Zika virus and how it is spread. […]
More Rain Brings More Floods in Brazil
Abnormal heavy rains in recent days has caused the level of the Jaru River to rise, leaving 485 families homeless in Jaru, Rondonia, about 290 km from Porto Velho.
European Refugee Crisis: Greece and Asylum Seekers
Balkan borders have closed to refugees seeking safety in Europe. ADRA has turned much of its attention to refugees and migrants stranded in Greece, and those seeking legal asylum. Greece ADRA’s emergency response team (ERT) were deployed to Greece in March. Staff members from ADRA Slovakia have been distributing hygiene kits to refugees in Idomeni, as well […]