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Around the world, thousands of runners lace up their shoes not only to test their limits, but also to support causes that create meaningful change. The Tokyo Marathon Charity Program is one of the ways athletes transform personal goals into global impact. In this feature, we meet Dietmar, a Charity Runner from Sacramento, California, whose passion for running is matched by his commitment to helping others.
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Gratitude Without Borders | A Thanksgiving Story
When the war reached their hometown of Novomoskovsk, Dmytro Trebushkovand his wife faced an impossible choice: stay in the home they had built with their foster children or flee with nothing but faith.
World Toilet Day 2025: Building a Future Where Everyone Has a Safe Toilet
Every person deserves the dignity of a safe toilet. Yet, in 2025, nearly half the world’s population still lives without one. This year’s World Toilet Day theme, “Sanitation in a Changing World,” reminds us that sanitation systems must be future-ready and accessible to all, resilient to floods and droughts, and supported by strong investments that protect both people and the planet.
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Invisible Wounds: The Global Call to Protect Children Beyond Physical Safety
Authors: Beryl Hartmann, director of Safe-Guarding, ADRA International, Kateryna Khits, ADRA Ukraine, Margaret Gasana, ADRA Uganda. In today’s world, the line between natural and man-made crises is increasingly blurred — and the consequences are deeply personal. In the chaos of conflict, disaster, and displacement, children are often the most vulnerable.
Invisible Wounds: The Global Call to Protect Children Beyond Physical Safety
Authors: Beryl Hartmann, director of Safe-Guarding, ADRA International, Kateryna Khits, ADRA Ukraine, Margaret Gasana, ADRA Uganda. In today’s world, the line between natural and man-made crises is increasingly blurred — and the consequences are deeply personal. In the chaos of conflict, disaster, and displacement, children are often the most vulnerable.
ADRA Responds to Hurricane Melissa Across the Caribbean
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was among the first humanitarian agencies able to mobilize and begin helping to alleviate suffering following the devastation
ADRA Welcomes New Vice Presidents of Strategic Engagement & Growth and Finance
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is pleased to announce the appointments of Teresa Ferreira as the new Vice President of Strategic Engagement & Growth and Jair
World Mental Health Day: ADRA Mongolia Builds Youth Resilience Before Crisis
Every year on World Mental Health Day, the global community shines a light on the urgent need for accessible mental health care—especially in crises and emergencies,
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Running With Purpose: Meet Dietmar, ADRA Japan’s Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Runner
This story was originally published by ADRA Japan and has been adapted for ADRA International. Around the world, thousands of runners lace up their shoes not only to test their limits, but also to support causes that create meaningful change. The Tokyo Marathon Charity Program is one of the ways athletes transform
Running With Purpose: Meet Dietmar, ADRA Japan’s Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Runner
This story was originally published by ADRA Japan and has been adapted for ADRA International. Around the world, thousands of runners lace up their shoes not only to test their limits, but also to support causes that create meaningful change. The Tokyo Marathon Charity Program is one of the ways athletes transform
Gratitude Without Borders | A Thanksgiving Story
Faith, Family, and the Journey to Safety When the war reached their hometown of Novomoskovsk, Dmytro Trebushkovand his wife faced an impossible choice: stay in the
World Toilet Day 2025: Building a Future Where Everyone Has a Safe Toilet
Every person deserves the dignity of a safe toilet. Yet, in 2025, nearly half the world’s population still lives without one. This year’s World Toilet Day theme, “Sanitation
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