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Mereani takes the lead in safeguarding her community from disasters
When Tropical Cyclone Mal struck Fiji in November 2023, the residents of Nacavanadi village in Cakaudrove, located on Fiji’s Northern Island, were safely sheltered in their evacuation centre with their properties secured. This successful outcome was due to the efforts of the Disaster Response Committee, which included Mereani. Mereani played …
Read MoreVolunteer Profile – Liz’s Story
“I just love coming here because I feel like little miracles happen every day.” Liz Wheeler volunteers two days a week as a counsellor at the ADRA Community Centre Blacktown with her guide dog, Poppi, by her side. Run predominantly by volunteers, the centre offers services ranging from food parcels …
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Greg’s Story
To mark our 40 year anniversary of ADRA in Australia, 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 Greg Young, Regional Director for ADRA South Pacific. Greg has served ADRA, both …
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Jean’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 Jean Tiran, Chief Financial Officer (pictured below on a project visit in Zimbabwe). In August 2020, Jean …
Read MoreWomen’s Empowerment in Nepal – Purna’s Story
“I had to experience every day that it is difficult for a woman to lead in my village.” Purna lives in rural Nepal where she runs her own small business growing and selling vegetables. Her husband migrates for work, leaving Purna to care for her children and the household on …
Read MoreDisplaced by the war – Tetiana’s story
Tetiana, her ten-year old son Artem*, and Tetiana’s retired mother were forced to relocate when the war broke out in their hometown of Kherson. Shortly before the war, the family lost their breadwinner, so Tetiana now had to carry the burden of providing and caring for her family alone. “The …
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Alison’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 Alison Young, Executive Assistant to the CEO. Alison has served ADRA, both internationally and in Australia, for …
Read MoreGive a Child a Better Life
“I am working hard so my children can get the education I didn’t have.” – Norn, Cambodia. When Norn was just five years old, her father passed away. Her parents worked in rural Cambodia raising cows, and without her father, the workload fell to Norn. As a result, she couldn’t …
Read MoreFeed a Child – Rabson’s story
“We mainly ate pumpkin leaves and maize, but it was lacking nutrition. My grandchild was underweight and malnourished.” Rabson lives in rural Zambia with his wife, children, and two-year old grandchild, Emmanuel*. Rabson is a farmer, but he struggled to produce enough crops to provide for his family. They ate …
Read MoreIronman Fundraiser for ADRA
Andrew Thompson completed his first Ironman Triathlon and fundraised over $4,300 for ADRA Australia. A full-distance Ironman Triathlon is a 3.8km swim followed by a 180km cycle then finishing with a full 42.2km marathon run. On May 7, Andrew completed the Ironman Triathlon in a time of just over 14 …
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