Emergency
1.3 billion
The number of people living on degraded land, putting them at risk of worsening hunger, water shortages and poverty.
$313 billion
The cost of natural disasters globally in 2022 alone (in USD).
55 million
The number of people impacted by droughts every year.
21.5 million
The cost of natural disasters globally in 2022 alone.
You are an Emergency Responder
Your support means that urgent resources are ready, and often prepositioned, to reach areas in need as quickly as possible through ADRA’s global network and partners. Funds, materials, and personnel are coordinated through ADRA’s country offices nearest to the disaster so plans can be put into action immediately and appropriate relief supplies reach the areas hardest hit.
1,823,976 lives
In 2024, your generosity impacted 1,823,976 lives and supported more than 198 emergency response and preparedness projects around the world.
Stories
Survival Against the Elements: Critical Relief Delivered to Gaza
As winter’s chill settles over the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian crisis has reached a breaking
Celebrating Twentieth Anniversary of the Emergency Response Team Program
In 2004, the Asian tsunami forced the humanitarian sector to ask difficult questions. ADRA conducted a formal review and that commitment marked the beginning of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) program.
The Gift of Hope: How Your Support Changes Lives Around the World
In the early hours after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica this past October, our emergency response teams navigated flooded streets and toppled power lines to reach families huddled in shelters.