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8-May-2008
Myanmar: ADRA Continues Response to Cyclone Nargis
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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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3-February-2012
ADRA volunteers airlifted to assist in Moree
With major roads blocked and large areas of New South Wales' north cut off by rising flood waters, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) volunteers have been flown into Moree on a specially chartered flight to assist those affected.
2-February-2012
ADRA assists 12,000 in Fiji
Following severe flooding, and the continued threat of cyclone activity in the Western District of Fiji, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is distributing emergency food supplies to the most severely affected families.
21-December-2011
ADRA provides essentials in wake of Typhoon Washi
While the Philippines government and non-government organisations work to kick-start clean-up and rebuilding efforts following Typhoon Washi, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing life-saving essentials to those who survived the deadly disaster.
16-August-2011
ADRA Ramps Up East Africa Response
As the drought crisis in the Horn of Africa continues to unfold, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is ramping up efforts to provide life-saving essentials.
27-October-2011
Doubled funds result in greater impact
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is assisting more drought and famine affected communities in the Horn of Africa as a result of the generosity of donors and the Australian Government's dollar for dollar pledge.
16-August-2011
ADRA Ramps Up East Africa Response
As the drought crisis in the Horn of Africa continues to unfold, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is ramping up efforts to provide life-saving essentials.
13-July-2011
ADRA Meets Urgent Needs in East Africa
More than 10 million people are without food and water as a result of severe droughts throughout East Africa. In response, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is supporting efforts to provide food and water to those worst affected.
4-July-2011
ADRA Australia Supports Internally Displaced Persons in Cote d'Ivoire
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is acting to support more than 20,000 internally displaced people following the outbreak of civil war in Cote d'Ivoire
16-June-2011
ADRA Accommodates Evacuees in Northern NSW
As flood waters continued to rise in northern NSW overnight, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia volunteers have been busy accommodating evacuees in six affected regions.
14-June-2011
Japan: ADRA Continues to Meet Ongoing Needs
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to meet the needs of victims affected by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the northeast coast of Japan on March 11.
19-May-2011
Media Mission Saves Lives
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has found a unique way to help remote Nepalese communities.
2-May-2011
ADRA Wins Anti-Tobacco Campaign
An anti-tobacco campaign designed and implemented by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has taken out not one, but two prizes in a competition organised by the Mongolian Advertisement Association.
21-March-2011
ADRA Continues Response in Japan
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia continues its response following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunmai that struck Japan on March 11, 2011.
16-March-2011
Japan: Needs Continue to Unfold
As the true magnitude of Friday's earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan is realised, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is on the ground, providing aid and working with local authorities to plan what is set to be a historic relief and rebuilding program.
12-March-2011
ADRA Responds to Earthquake, Tsunami in Japan
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) begun mobilising resources to support those affected by the Japanese earthquake and Pacific tsunami disaster overnight.
25-February-2011
ADRA Australia Sends Expert to Assist in Earthquake Response
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has rushed an emergency management expert to assist ADRA New Zealand's response following the catastrophic Christchurch earthquake.
11-February-2011
ADRA Accommodates WA Residents Affected by Fires
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is on the ground providing emergency accommodation for Perth Hills residents forced to flee their homes amid raging fires in Western Australia.
9-February-2011
ADRA Provides Essentials for Cyclone Recovery
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has expanded its response to Cyclone Yasi by deploying generators, chainsaws, helmets, safety equipment, mattresses and linen to be used in the relief and the recovery efforts in the devastated region.
4-February-2011
ADRA Commits $50,000 in Response to Cyclone Yasi
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has committed $50,000 to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Yasi.
24-January-2011
ADRA Activates in Wake of Victorian Floods
In response to the worst natural disaster in Brazil's history, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has begun the distribution of aid that will assist close to 1000 households.
24-January-2011
ADRA Responds to 'Worst Disaster in History'
In response to the worst natural disaster in Brazil's history, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has begun the distribution of aid that will assist close to 1000 households.
20-January-2011
ADRA Extends Response as Floods Spread
As thousands more are evacuated from their homes across the country, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is responding to the national disaster unfolding in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
13-January-2011
Queensland Floods: ADRA Acts to Meet Needs
While the Brisbane River may not have reached its expected peak overnight the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is continuing to work on the ground and with local governments to plan clean-up and recovery activities to contribute to a process that will, according to experts, take years.
11-January-2011
ADRA Australia Further Commits to Flood Response
As the unprecedented floods across south and eastern Queensland continue to unfold the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has committed a further $50,000 to an ongoing response, bringing their total commitment to $100,000 so far.
7-January-2011
Appeal to Support Flood Victims
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has announced the opening of an official Queensland Flood Appeal in response to the ongoing emergency in Queensland.
2-January-2011
Queensland Floods: ADRA Assists Affected Families
Following prolonged rains and devastating floods across Queensland, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is working in partnership with Queensland government and other responding agencies to provide immediate emergency assistance to flood affected families.
