Programming Areas
Our programs are focused in 9 areas
Our Work /
Emergency
Your support means that urgent resources are ready, and often prepositioned, to reach areas in need as quickly as possible through ADRA’s global network and partners.
Agriculture
ADRA promotes sustainable agriculture that improves food security and livelihoods, empowering farmers with skills, technology, and market access to build resilient communities and drive lasting economic and environmental progress.
Livelihoods
ADRA empowers communities by promoting sustainable livelihoods, providing training and education, and supporting small business development.
Economic Growth
ADRA empowers communities to thrive by building stronger, more inclusive economies. Through partnerships with businesses, governments, and local entrepreneurs, we expand market access, create jobs, and drive lasting, sustainable prosperity.
Education
ADRA’s commitment to literacy and education is not just about teaching people to read and write but about opening doors to opportunities, enhancing self-sufficiency, and building resilient communities.
Food Assistance
ADRA’s approach to food assistance emphasizes sustainability and community empowerment. Through its agricultural and livelihood programs, ADRA has helped numerous communities improve food security and self-sufficiency.
Health
ADRA is giving people better access to vital health and social services by strengthening local systems and building the capacity of local institutions to improve services long beyond our presence.
Nutrition
ADRA combats malnutrition through community-driven nutrition programs that promote healthy behaviors, strengthen local capacity, and deliver sustainable solutions to improve diets, health, and resilience for future generations.
WASH
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is a key sector for ADRA globally, and ADRA focuses on improving access to water, sanitation and good hygiene behaviors in every region of the world, particularly for children and women.