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An hour in their shoes
This post was originally written for and published by the Adventist Record. A few years ago I attended Voices for Justice, an annual event organised by Micah Australia. Its purpose: to inspire, train and equip Christians to speak with federal politicians about global poverty. As the years have passed, the exact details …
Read MoreADRA Australia transitions from emergency accommodation arrangement
As you may know, thousands of ADRA volunteers, in partnership with the NSW State Government, have been providing assistance with accommodation arrangements during emergencies in NSW since 1975. Providing accommodation to people in emergencies was only made possible by the commitment, dedication, and passion of these volunteers. They have given …
Read MoreAddressing depression after the drought
Depression and anxiety are mental health challenges that have faced many people in communities affected by severe drought. Even once physical relief comes, whether through rain or funding, the effects of depression and anxiety linger. To address this in drought-affected communities, ADRA invested in training 46 people as associate directors …
Read MoreDewi’s Hope
Everyday life for Dewi, her husband Abyasa and their two children changed in the blink of an eye on September 28, 2018. Dewi, Abyasa and their three-year-old son, Budi, had been selling fish at the markets in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, and were on their way home. The family piled onto …
Read MoreADRA Drought Relief Appeal: Anna’s Story
The drought is severe. You’ve got livestock to feed with hay that costs a minimum of $480 per bale — without it, your animals will starve to death. Your newly-fledged farming business is one you’ve put everything into, but because you’ve not been in operation for long enough, you’re not …
Read MoreADRA responds to Townsville Floods
The people of Townsville have always been community minded, so the response to the current flooding is no exception. Having received a year’s worth of rain in nine days, Townsville is facing some of the worst flooding in its history. Thousands of houses have been affected, schools have shut down, …
Read MoreRelief from the Drought
Your donations to ADRA’s recent Drought Relief Appeal are making a real difference in the lives of farmers and their families. Take the rural kids from far-flung farms and stations who look forward to the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) sports camp every year for example. The camp is an …
Read MoreThank You ADRA Appeal Volunteers
The ADRA Appeal in October saw thousands of volunteers being compelled to serve in their local communities and to help people in need. “Thank you. We’re grateful to have so many incredible volunteers who generously give their time to make a difference in people’s lives,” says Paul Rubessa, ADRA Australia …
Read MoreKids, Carols and Christmas
Organising an ADRA Christmas Tree fundraiser is easy, and it can be a lot of fun! Deina Bailey explains. Over the past few years, our church (Lilydale, VIC) has featured the ADRA Christmas appeal at our annual Carols night. Here’s the story of how we’ve built the event to now …
Read MoreHow does the ADRA Appeal help?
It’s October, which means the annual ADRA Appeal is here! Our senior fundraising manager Aleksandra Ewing shares some insights. How does the ADRA Appeal help? Where does the money go? The funds raised during the ADRA Appeal go to support people in need in Australia and overseas. This funding is …
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