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 […]
Flooding in Sãu Paulo Prompts Emergency Response from ADRA Brazil
In mid-March, the São Paulo State of Brazil was hit by heavy rains, reported as the highest rainfall ever recorded for this time of year in the area. Several cities were left with flooding-water and mud reaching over 1 meter (3.3 feet), and the water is decreasing very slowly, which increases the risk of disease
ADRA Responding to El Niño Drought Emergency in Africa
It is estimated that 40 million rural people and 9 million poor urban people who live in drought-affected areas could be exposed, and an estimated 14 million people in the region are already food insecure.
European Refugee Crisis: ADRA expands response as refugee influx continues
The refugee crisis in Europe shows no signs of abating. Already this year, more than 131,000 people made the journey across the Mediterranean, with almost 123,000 refugees landing in Greece, according to the UNHCR.
Cyclone Winston: Aid begins to flow but more needed
Relief efforts have begun in earnest following Tropical Cyclone Winston.
Cyclone Winston Cuts Power, Water, and Communication in Fiji
Twenty-four hours after Cyclone Winston smashed Fiji, the full picture of its destruction remains unknown.
Cyclone Winston: ADRA Prepared to Respond in Fiji
As category five Tropical Cyclone Winston bears down on Fiji, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is ready to respond.
Kyrgyzstan Rocked by Earthquake
ADRA distributed food aid to some of the estimated 15,000 people affected by the disaster.
Deadly floods displace 1.8m in India
Floods have devastated Tamil Nadu state in India following weeks of heavy rain. Almost 270 people have died, and 1.8 million have been affected.