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Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: Two Years On
On 6 February 2023, massive earthquakes struck southeastern Türkiye (formerly Turkey) and northern Syria. It is the earthquake with the highest death toll since the 2010 disaster in Haiti. An event that lasted only minutes, but whose devastating effects are still being felt today. ADRA Australia has been one of …
Read MoreADRA Regional Emergency Response Team Training
From 25-28 November 2024, 35 ADRA personnel from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu gathered at Avondale University for a South Pacific Division Emergency Response Team (ERT) training workshop. The training helps to equip ADRA’s first responders in times of disaster. “We try …
Read MoreFrom Surviving to Thriving
Vourn and Sarourm live in rural Cambodia with their three-year-old son. Both have lost a leg to a landmine on separate occasions while in Thailand. “After losing my leg, my life became very difficult,” says Sarourm. “I did rice farming, and while others could finish a hectare a day, I …
Read MoreADRA celebrates 40 years
ADRA Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event held on October 26 at Avondale University Church in Cooranbong, NSW. The event was an opportunity for current and past staff, board members, volunteers, and supporters to share memories and fellowship, and look forward to the future. More than 600 people …
Read MoreLove Thy Neighbour – Annie’s Story
When Annie walked through ADRA’s doors for the first time 13 years ago, she was homeless. She had just left an abusive marriage and was on her own for the first time in 20 years. “When I first went to ADRA, it was because I didn’t have a place to …
Read MoreHow Evie found her heavenly Father through ADRA
On 24 August, Evie was baptised at Crossroads2421 Seventh-day Adventist Church (Officer, Vic), surrounded by her church and ADRA family. But two years ago, Evie’s life looked very different. At 22-years-old, Evie had been recently diagnosed with autism and was struggling with her mental health. “I’m a Centrelink pension receiver,” …
Read MoreImproved Crop Yield – Ranganai’s Story
“My produce was never up to standard. I could never get the same price for my crops as other farmers, and sometimes nobody would buy my produce.” Ranganai is a farmer in Zimbabwe. She was widowed in 2004 and at one point, Ranganai was raising and caring for nine children: …
Read MoreWauchope church ministry expands with ADRA partnership
A ministry by Wauchope Adventist Church (Kingscreek, NSW) has been expanding significantly after becoming an official ADRA project in February. The SouperVan ministry, which has been serving hot soup and buns to the community for more than two years, now also provides fresh produce, blankets, sleeping bags and pet food. According to Troy Eggleton, ADRA …
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Laura’s Story
To mark our 40 year anniversary, we wanted to hear from some of our staff and showcase a significant experience or memory they have from their time at ADRA. Today’s story comes from Laura Stephenson, the Operations Manager for Open Heart International, a division of ADRA. Laura shares the time …
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Michael’s Story
To mark our 40 year anniversary, we wanted to hear from some of our staff and showcase a significant experience or memory they have from their time at ADRA. Today’s story comes from Michael Peach, Senior Coordinator Network Emergency Preparedness for ADRA International. Michael started with ADRA as a volunteer …
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