Emergency: Second Earthquake Devastates Mexico
ADRA Mexico began early damage assessments in the hours following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico on September 19. This is the second massive earthquake to hit the country in less than 2 weeks. This second earthquake was centered on the states of Morelos and Puebla, and caused massive damage in Mexico City, the […]
ADRA Responds to Hurricane Irma Devastation in the Caribbean
ADRA is providing disaster response across several islands heavily impacted by Hurricane Irma. Food, clean water, hygiene kits, mosquito nets, and other vital emergency resources are being supplied to thousands of people affected by the Category 5 storm. Disaster preparation is also underway as Hurricane Jose approaches the region. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND (September 15, 2017) […]
8.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mexico
ADRA Mexico will be focusing on shelter and food as the response gets underway following the 8.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the Southern coast of Mexico on September 7. Close to 2 million people have been affected by the massive quake, with the death toll already nearing 100. Strong, ongoing aftershocks are adding to the damage […]
Harvey Response Continues as Hurricane Irma’s Path Continues
ADRA is preparing for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Irma across several countries even as the disaster response following Hurricane Harvey continues with partners Adventist Community Services (ACS). ADRA is responding to Hurricane Harvey in partnership with ACS who are leading the emergency response. ACS is actively responding through their southwestern United States regional office, […]
ADRA Responds to Flooding and Landslides in Nepal
The ADRA network is activating an emergency response in the wake of flooding and landslides in Nepal. In response to this widespread destruction, ADRA Nepal has distributed emergency food, shelter resources, and hygiene and femal dignity kits, household items, and bedding to thousands of those affected. ADRA has also been running health camps and providing […]
ADRA Announces Partnership with Grundfos to Bring Safe, Sustainable Water Access to 1.5 Million People
ADRA and Grundfos Partner to Bring Safe, Sustainable Water Access to 1.5 Million People Partnership to deliver safe water to 1.5 million people in Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the South Pacific, over the next five years Innovative water supply technology will improve access to water and hygiene resources in underserved peri-urban communities […]
Emergency: Floods in Sri Lanka
ADRA is responding to massive flooding in Sri Lanka that has left 193 dead, 94 missing, and around 100,000 displaced from their homes. The flooding follows Cyclone Mora, which has now also hit the countries of Bangladesh and India. In Sri Lanka, ADRA is working with partners to distribute emergency food rations, which includes flour, rice, […]
EMERGENCY: Millions Starving in World’s Largest Food Crisis
Your urgent help is needed now! 20 million people in East Africa are starving in the largest food emergency in the world. Famine has already set in within South Sudan, and families in Somalia, Yemen, Nigeria, and Kenya are struggling to find food every day. This level of hunger in so many countries is unprecedented. […]
Flooding in Brazil Affects Thousands
ADRA Brazil is activating their emergency response mobile unit to reach families following flooding that affected around 9,000 people. The mobile unit will allow ADRA staff to reach those in need with meals, washing and drying of clothes, as well as psychosocial support as they recover from the emergency.
ADRA Response Continues in Aftermath of Fire in Philippines
Around 2,000 families were affected by a large fire in the Navotas fish port of Manila, which is a notoriously impoverished area. More than 1,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, leaving those affected living in shelters without the basic household items. ADRA Philippines is responding to provide kits for hundreds of these families. Each kit contains essentials […]
