Uganda Responding to Influx of Refugees from South Sudan
ADRA Uganda is working closely with partners on the border and in the country to meet the needs of the steady stream of these displaced people.
Landslides in Nepal Lead to 1,000 Displaced Households
ADRA Nepal is coordinating with local agencies and government and have already distributed 150 sets of temporary shelter kits to families in the most highly affected areas, and will continue to distribute more.
Emergency Distribution Underway in Macedonia Following Flooding
This distribution will begin by targeting 1,000 people with the most need, but will hopefully expand as more resources are available. There is still a strong need for clothing and ADRA Macedonia will continue to source material donations.
ADRA Responding to Earthquake in Peru
The earthquake struck on August 14, affecting close to 2,000 families. 1,074 houses are inhabitable and close to 400 have completely collapsed.
Four Earthquake, Four Days, Three Countries
Four strong earthquakes in four days have shaken Myanmar, Japan, and Ecuador.
More Rain Brings More Floods in Brazil
ADRA is assisting around 500 families with emergency food after flooding has forced them from their homes in Brazil. Abnormal heavy rains in recent days has caused the level of the Jaru River to rise, leaving 485 families homeless in Jaru, Rondonia, about 290 km from Porto Velho. These displaced families are in need of food, and ADRA’s […]
Flooding in Sãu Paulo Prompts Emergency Response from ADRA Brazil
In mid-March, the São Paulo State of Brazil was hit by heavy rains, reported as the highest rainfall ever recorded for this time of year in the area. Several cities were left with flooding-water and mud reaching over 1 meter (3.3 feet), and the water is decreasing very slowly, which increases the risk of disease
ADRA Responding to El Niño Drought Emergency in Africa
ADRA is responding to a serious drought affecting countries across southern Africa, where El Niño conditions have caused the lowest ever recorded rainfall between October and December 2015, as well as countries in the Horn of Africa region. It is estimated that 40 million rural people and 9 million poor urban people who live in drought-affected […]
Cyclone Winston: Aid begins to flow but more needed
Relief efforts have begun in earnest following Tropical Cyclone Winston. “Getting food to families is the most urgent need at the moment,” said Iliapi Tuwai, Country Director for ADRA Fiji. “With gardens and farms destroyed there is little for people to eat. Children are hungry and disease is starting to grow.” The food packs distributed by […]
Cyclone Winston Cuts Power, Water, and Communication in Fiji
Twenty-four hours after Cyclone Winston smashed Fiji, the full picture of its destruction remains unknown. Power, water, communication, roads and other vital infrastructure remain cut and many parts of the country, including the regions likely hardest hit by the Category 5 storm, are not contactable. The official death toll has risen to five. “From my […]