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8-May-2008
Myanmar: ADRA Continues Response to Cyclone Nargis

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is continuing its response in Myanmar (Burma) with food assistance and emergency response personnel, following a category 4 cyclone that devastated vast region of the country on the weekend.

6-May-2008
Cyclone Nargis Devastates Myanmar: ADRA Responds

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding after Cyclone Nargis, a category 4 tropical storm, struck Myanmar (Burma) on Saturday May 3, killing more than 10,000 people and leaving nearly 3,000 others unaccounted for, according to the Foreign Ministry.

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ADRA CEO Resigns

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia and Executive Director of ADRA South Pacific, David Jack, resigned in April from his duel role to spend more time with his young family. 
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17-September-2008

ADRA Extends Invitation to 25th Anniversary Celebration


The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is extending an open invitation for supporters and friends to help mark the 25th anniversary of the worldwide organisation at a celebration services at Kellyville Adventist Church, Baulkham Hills, NSW, at 11am on Saturday, 11 October 2008.

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13-August-2008

Parliamentary Secretary Visits ADRA Australia


Parliamentary Secretary for International development Assistance, the Honourable Bob McMullan MP, visited the office of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia on Tuesday 12 August, as part of his engagement with non-givernment development organisations.


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11-August-2008

City2Surf Runners Raise Money for ADRA

Forty-five supporters raised almost $5000 for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia on Sunday 10 August in the Sun Herald City2Surf in Sydney, an increase of 15 participants on last year’s ADRA City2Surf team.

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9-July-2008

ADRA Australia Announces New CEO

ADRA Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Duffy to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following action by the South Pacific Division Executive Committee on recommendation from a search committee. Mr Duffy will commence work with ADRA Australia on 18 August. 

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15-May-2008

ADRA Delivers Food and Medical Aid in Myanmar

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is expanding its response in Myanmar (Burma) following the devastation of Cyclone Nargis on 3 May, with the ADRA network collectively committing US$265,500 to provide immediate disaster relief, food assistance and medical supplies to communities in the hard-hit Irrawaddy Delta region. 

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