Jesus Loves the Little Children: A World Refugee Day Story
On the third Sabbath of every month, Terrina Williams tells the Children’s Story at Meadowbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This year, Sabbath, June 21st, happened to be a special day—World Refugee Day. To mark the occasion, Terrina chose the hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” For months, the children had been learning the histories behind […]
Back to School With Hope: How ADRA Education Transforms Lives
Across the world, millions of children are preparing to return to school—some carrying brand-new backpacks and pencils, others simply carrying the hope of a better future. At ADRA, we believe that education changes everything. Whether in bustling cities or remote refugee camps, our mission is to give every child the chance to learn, grow, and dream. […]
Justice for the Vulnerable
How ADRA Rescued a Young Girl from Trafficking and Reunited Her with Her Family Every year on World Trafficking Day (July 30), we pause to remember the millions of lives affected by human trafficking—especially children and adolescents who are often the most vulnerable. At ADRA International, our mission is rooted in justice, compassion, and love. These values guide our […]
ADRA International Premieres “Strangers Among You”
Documentary Film in St. Louis, Missouri, July 10 “Strangers Among You”, a new documentary from Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, shines a light on the lives of refugees, migrants, stateless individuals, and internally displaced people. Filmed across Colombia, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Canada, and Thailand, the global journey of Strangers Among […]
Standing With the Displaced: A World Refugee Day Reflection from ADRA
Each year on World Refugee Day, we pause to honor the courage and resilience of refugees and displaced people around the globe. For the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), this day is more than symbolic—it’s a reflection of our mission. Around the world, our teams stand with communities uprooted by conflict, crisis, and climate, offering […]
Middle East Crisis: ADRA Escalates Humanitarian Relief for Devastated Communities
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 8, 2024) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is ramping up humanitarian aid to support displaced communities affected by the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. In Lebanon and Syria, ADRA emergency response teams are actively working on the ground to address the urgent needs arising from the escalating crisis. […]
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 […]
2023 Global Refugee Forum: ADRA Aims for Solutions that Improve the Plight of Refugees
SILVER SPRING, MD (December 14, 2023) –Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joins the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF), taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 13 to 15. The global event brings together governments, advocates, and international organizations representing refugees to address the challenges and establish tangible actions, as well as solutions that will enhance the […]
Statement by ADRA President Michael Kruger on World Refugee Crises
“Every action matters in the lives of refugees and other displaced people struggling to survive in the absence of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and safety. We cannot turn a blind eye or remain silent in the face of their anguish. World Refugee Day serves as a reminder that we must all work together […]
ADRA Commits to Achieving Objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees
SILVER SPRING, MD (December 18, 2019) – On December 17 and 18, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joined more than 2,000 humanitarian practitioners and member states at the first-ever Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland to find transforming solutions to the world refugee crisis, benefitting both refugees and their host communities. More than […]