Serbia: Said’s Personal Testimony and Journey
Said is only 14, but has experienced hardships that no child should face. In Serbia, he shared his family’s story: “Mom and dad told us that we are going to Europe. We did not took anything with us, except of one spare clothe for each of us. They did not tell us how will we […]
Two Responses to Flooding in Brazil
ADRA is responding to flooding in Brazil after intense and prolonged rainfall caused by the El Niño effect. Our response focuses on two Brazilian states that were hit hard by the rainfall. The majority of waterways in Rio Grande do Sul have risen above their capacity, displacing thousands of families in heavily flooded areas. Rivers in Santa […]
European Refugee Crisis: Slovenia and No-Man's Land
A No-Man’s land exists where refugees leaving Croatia must wait before they can enter Slovenia. Sometimes hours turn into overnight, leaving refugees hungry and cold. ADRA Slovenia has set up temporary shelters so refugees can rest, and also prepare food that is available for all. This is the first meal in a long time for many of […]
Hurrikan Patricia trifft auf Land und ADRA reagiert
Der Hurrikan Patricia traf am Freitagabend gegen 18.15 Uhr Ortszeit mit Windgeschwindigkeiten von rund 165 km/h auf die mexikanische Pazifikküste. Der Hurrikan der Kategorie 5 wird als der stärkste jemals gemessene Hurrikan bezeichnet, der Stunden vor dem Landfall Windspitzen von 200 mph erreichte. Die Nothilfe von ADRA ist bereits geplant, wobei der erste Schwerpunkt auf einer [...]
ADRA Prepares for Biggest Hurricane in History to Make Landfall in Mexico
ADRA has been monitoring Hurricane Patricia and making preparations as it approachest Mexico’s west central coast. The massive Category 5 storm is measuring as the strongest hurricane ever recorded, and will likely maintain its current wind speeds of 200 mph as it makes landfall on Friday night. Staff and volunteers from ADRA Mexico are in […]
Europäische Flüchtlingskrise: Eine warme Antwort in Griechenland
Jeden Tag kommen Tausende von Flüchtlingen an der griechischen Küste an. Nach der tückischen Reise über das Mittelmeer in Schlauchbooten über hohe Wellen kommen sie weit entfernt von den Orten an, an denen sie legale Papiere erhalten und ihre Reise fortsetzen können. Die kältere Witterung führt nun zusätzlich zu schwerer Erschöpfung und Hunger als Bedrohung für diese Vertriebenen [...]
Responding to Hurricane Marty in Mexico
In early October, Hurricane Marty hit parts of Mexico with winds up to 70 km/h, causing massive damage to hundreds of homes. The storm affected more than 9,000 people and dumped 80 mm of rain on Port of Guaymas, Sonora in particular. ADRA Mexico is working closely with the Municipal Civil Protection Departments of the affected municipalities, […]
ADRA Position on Refugee Crisis
ADRA Calls for Humane Response to Refugee Crisis in Europe Silver Spring, Md.— The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) today released its official position statement on the refugee crisis in Europe. Last year the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said the Syrian war had sparked the “biggest humanitarian emergency of our era.” As […]