Posts tagged with: Disaster
Celebrating 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 …
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 MoreWorld Refugee Day 2024
World Refugee Day 2024: ADRA Shines a Spotlight on the Plight of Refugee Children and the Power of Education As the world prepares to observe World Refugee Day on June 20, ADRA reaffirms its commitment to bringing attention to the challenges faced by millions of families, women, and children forced …
Read MoreADRA Mobilises Urgent Humanitarian Response in Gaza
ADRA is taking urgent action to address critical food security needs among displaced communities in Gaza in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the plight of the local population has reached critical levels. Families have been forcibly displaced, essential infrastructure …
Read MoreTwo Years of Conflict in Ukraine: ADRA’s Ongoing Response
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, countless Ukrainians find themselves displaced, their homes destroyed, and their lives shattered. Since the start of hostilities on 24 February 2022, ADRA launched a global response to assist the millions of women, children, families, and individuals who have fled their homes to escape shelling …
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 MoreTürkiye-Syria Earthquake: One Year On
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is still executing rehabilitation efforts to assist vulnerable populations affected by the powerful earthquake that devastated southern Türkiye and northern Syria last year on 6 February 2023. The massive earthquake killed about 55,000 people, injured almost 130,000, destroyed 300,000 buildings, and displaced millions …
Read MoreADRA’s Syria and Türkiye Response
In the early hours of Monday 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude tremor struck Türkiye (formerly Turkey) near the city of Gaziantep. Another earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 struck central Türkiye following the initial quake, with the Syrian capital of Damascus also hit. ADRA has been on the ground responding since …
Read MoreCyclone Jasper Flood Response
UPDATE on ADRA’s Cyclone Jasper Flood Response: 22 December 2023 In the aftermath of the devastating floods caused by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with ADRA, is actively supporting affected communities in Far North Queensland where properties, public infrastructure and church members’ homes have been impacted. …
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