ADRA Responds to Multiple Disasters in the Philippines
The Philippines is reeling from a series of natural disasters in recent weeks, with ADRA Philippines mobilizing across the country to bring urgent relief to affected families. From a deadly earthquake in Cebu to flash floods in Mindanao and powerful storms in the north, ADRA teams and partners are working tirelessly to provide aid and […]
ADRA Responds to South Asia Disasters
Afghanistan Earthquake: Half a Million People in Urgent Need A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan struck on August 31, 2025, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring at least 3,600 others. The disaster has directly affected an estimated 500,000 people across Nangarhar, Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman provinces, including many women, children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and recent returnees. On September 4 […]
Hurricane Preparedness: 10 Steps to Keep Your Family Safe
As we enter hurricane season, millions of families face the risk of powerful storms. Hurricanes bring dangerous winds, flooding, and displacement. While ADRA responds to communities devastated by hurricanes, we also want to help you keep your family safe. The same Emergency Response methods ADRA uses in large-scale humanitarian interventions can also be applied at […]
7.7 Earthquake: ADRA Mobilizes Emergency Response Following Massive Destruction in Myanmar and Thailand
SILVER SPRING, MD (March 31, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, at approximately 12:50 local time. The earthquake’s epicenter was located near the city of Sagaing, in central Myanmar, affecting multiple regions, including Mandalay, […]
HURRICANE RECOVERY: ADRA Partners with Adventist Community Services to Support Hurricane Victims in North America
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 13, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is joining forces with Adventist Community Services (ACS) to assist victims of Hurricane Helene in their recovery efforts across the United States. ADRA has granted $150,000 to ACS to support relief efforts in areas such as Asheville, North Carolina, Georgia, and other […]
Hurricane Helene: ADRA Urges Caution as Recovery Efforts Begin
SILVER SPRING, MD (September 27, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) stands in solidarity with communities affected by Hurricane Helene and urges residents to prioritize safety in the aftermath of the storm. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the category 4 storm is one of the largest and fiercest […]
INDIA: ADRA Launches Urgent Response to Kerala’s Deadly Landslides Amidst Rising Casualties
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 17, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has mobilized emergency operations in Kerala, India, in the wake of catastrophic landslides that have claimed over 361 lives and left more than 250 individuals missing. Triggered by unprecedented rainfall—reportedly five times the usual amount—combined with the region’s steep terrain, rampant deforestation, […]
ADRA’s Mobilized Response Supplies Immediate Aid to Flood Victims in Brazil
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 22, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has mobilized aid to respond to the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The country declared a state of emergency on May 2. ADRA deployed a needs assessment team to evaluate the developing situation and identify gaps in humanitarian assistance […]
ADRA Mobilizes Urgent Humanitarian Response to Aid Crisis-Hit Communities in Gaza
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 9, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is taking urgent action to address critical food security needs among displaced communities in Gaza in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the plight of the local population has reached critical levels. Families […]
Tobago Oil Spill Crisis: ADRA and Church Volunteers Continue Response Operations to Save The Coastline
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 1, 2024) – On the morning of February 7, Trinidad and Tobago’s fishermen set out under the usual azure skies, their boats slicing through the tranquil waters. But this day would mark a profound shift in the island’s serenity. Instead of the familiar blue expanse, they encountered a foreboding darkness—a visual testament […]