Emergency Response in Montenegro
Montenegro: Severe Snowstorms Leave Thousands Stranded, ADRA Responds SILVER SPRING, Md. – Unrelenting snowstorms have overwhelmed the Southeastern European nation of Montenegro, paralyzing traffic and leaving travelers stranded on roadways. Many homes have endured significant snow-related damages, causing thousands to have no access to basic necessities. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding […]
Apoyo a los medios de subsistencia de las familias
ADRA diversifica las dietas domésticas en Somaliland SILVER SPRING, Maryland - Como resultado de la sequía, Somalia está experimentando una ola de cambios en la diversidad de menús que las familias tienen en sus mesas. Lo que la mayoría de los somalíes habría descartado fácilmente como forraje para su ganado, ahora se encuentra cómodamente [...]
Reconstruir vidas en África Occidental
Costa de Marfil: ADRA ayuda a los retornados a reconstruir sus vidas SILVER SPRING, Maryland - La guerra civil persiste en la nación de Costa de Marfil, en África Occidental, provocando que miles de familias huyan de sus hogares debido a circunstancias peligrosas, o lo que es peor, hogares destruidos. Muchas de ellas han buscado refugio en lo más profundo de la protección de la selva o han escapado [...]
Lucha contra la congelación en Rumanía
In Romania, below freezing temperatures paired with heavy snowfalls have jeopardized the lives of thousands of stranded travellers as well as the country’s homeless population.
Earthquake in the Philippines
Philippines: Following Deadly Quake, ADRA Provides Relief in the Midst of Chaos SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is distributing emergency rations of food to families in the Philippines rocked by a deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The quake struck moments before noon on February 6, and triggered devastating landslides, causing […]
Flooding in Fiji
Heavy rains over the South Pacific island of Fiji triggered extensive flooding during late January, taking the lives of six victims and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency for the Western Divisions of the island.
ADRA Thailand Brings Hope to Refugees
SILVER SPRING, Md. – In Thailand, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is offering vocational training classes to refugees striving to make ends meets. Amongst beneficiaries are Na Aye Yin, her husband Kyite Yee, and her two children who fled from her home country of Myanmar to Unpiem Mai refugee camp in Tak, Thailand. […]
Liberia Welcomes Cote d’Ivoire Refugees
Liberia: ADRA Working with Refugee Populations from Cote d’Ivoire SILVER SPRING, Md. – The eastern region of Grand Gedeh, Liberia has become home to more than 150,000 refugees from neighboring country, Cote d’Ivoire. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to assist some of the neediest of families who have sought refuge in Liberia […]
Ciclón Thane en la India
India: Cyclone Thane Strikes, ADRA Responds SILVER SPRING, Md. – The New Year began tragically for the 18,000 people in Cuddalore district and Pondicherry of India, as they remained sheltered in government buildings and schools after cyclone Thane hit the shore with a forceful speed of 77 mph (125 kph) in the pre dawn hours […]
Tormenta tropical Washi
ADRA continúa ayudando a las familias devastadas por la tormenta tropical Washi SILVER SPRING, Maryland - En Filipinas, los esfuerzos siguen en marcha para ayudar a unas 720.000 personas afectadas por la tormenta tropical Washi. La Agencia Adventista de Desarrollo y Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA), continúa con su respuesta de distribución de alimentos, facilitando agua potable [...]