Refugiados congoleños en Ruanda
Rwanda: ADRA Improves Condition of Hygiene in Transit Camp SILVER SPRING, Md. – The political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been volatile since the highly disputed presidential elections of November 2011. Since then, Congolese refugees have been seeking shelter in Rwanda, escaping clashes between DRC government forces and armed militia. The […]
Acting President Announcement
ADRA International Announces Acting President Former General Conference Treasurer, Robert L. Rawson, has accepted the role of Acting President until a permanent successor to the post is found. “Elder Rawson is a leader who is widely respected and accomplished with experience at various levels of administrative leadership. We have every confidence in him to lead […]
Leadership Change
ADRA International Board Votes Leadership Change SILVER SPRING, Md.- The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International Board of Directors met June 24 and removed Dr. Rudi Maier as president and executive director of ADRA International with immediate effect, announcing the formation of a search committee to find a replacement. “Making a change in the […]
Día Mundial Sin Tabaco 31 de mayo de 2012
Día Mundial Sin Tabaco: ADRA lucha para acabar con el consumo de tabaco SILVER SPRING, Maryland - El 31 de mayo la Agencia Adventista de Desarrollo y Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA) se une a la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) en el Día Mundial Sin Tabaco, una iniciativa anual creada por la OMS para concienciar sobre los peligros del [...]
Transitioning to a New Life
Uganda: ADRA Responds to Improve the Lives of Congolese Refugees SILVER SPRING, Md. – Following the heated November 2011 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the battle between government forces and armed militia has been ongoing, causing thousands of Congolese to flee to the neighboring country of Uganda. The Adventist Development and […]
Feliz Día de la Madre
This coming Sunday, millions of men, women, and children around the world will be taking the time to honor their mothers who have sacrificed their time and energy, juggled various roles from nurturer to bedtime storyteller, and have given so much of themselves for the sake of others.
Responding in Peru
Peru: Extreme Weather Patterns Threaten Vulnerable Communities, ADRA Responds SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is assisting families in Peru’s southeastern region, who have been enduring harsh weather conditions during this year’s first quarter. The region has been severely affected by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, leading to the […]
Día Mundial del Paludismo 25 de abril de 2012
Día Mundial de la Malaria: ADRA está marcando la diferencia SILVER SPRING, Maryland - El 25 de abril se celebra el Día Mundial de la Malaria, un día reservado para conmemorar los esfuerzos mundiales para controlar esta enfermedad prevenible pero mortal. La Agencia Adventista de Desarrollo y Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA) sigue trabajando para reducir el número de personas infectadas y muertas por la malaria [...].
Dar esperanza en Etiopía
Hannah Ndungu trabaja como Coordinadora de Gestión de Emergencias para la Oficina Regional de ADRA en África. En este artículo, Ndungu comparte una experiencia de cómo el trabajo de ADRA devolvió la esperanza a una aldea etíope.
Helping Girls in Thailand
In Thailand, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is working to rescue girls from forced prostitution in the sex slave trade.