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ADRA 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 MoreADRA’s Lebanon Response – 2024
8 October 2024 – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is ramping up humanitarian aid to support displaced communities affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. ADRA emergency response teams are actively working on the ground to address the urgent needs arising from the escalating crisis. The armed …
Read MoreSchool 2 School Program
Seventh-day Adventist Schools in Australia are supporting schools in Ukraine through ADRA’s School 2 School Program. ADRA has reached more than 1 million affected individuals in response and recovery activities. ADRA’s aid includes providing emergency supplies, shelter support, and psychosocial support for internally displaced persons (IDPs). While ADRA’s day-to-day response …
Read MoreDisaster Updates – Spring 2024
This was written for and published in the ADRA News – Spring 2024 edition. Papua New Guinea Landslide At 3am on 24 May, a landslide struck Yambali village, Enga Province, causing significant casualties and property damage. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trad (DFAT), an estimated 1,400 households …
Read MoreEnhancing Accessibility and Resilience in Tavua, Fiji
Apisalome, the vice president of Tavua Vatukoula Disabled Association, expressed his gratitude for the new ramp and disability access implemented at their evacuation centre. Throughout the construction process, Apisalome diligently monitored the site, recognising the significance of the project for the community. With a considerable number of individuals with disabilities …
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 MoreGaza Response – Abed’s Story
Abed Odeh, a 65-year-old resident in the north of Gaza, once led a peaceful life surrounded by his large family of 25. A father of eight, Abed saw all his children graduate from university with high honours. “Education has always been important to our family,” he says with pride. Like …
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 MoreMereani 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 MoreDisaster Updates – Winter 2024
This was written for and published in the ADRA News – Winter 2024 edition. Cyclone Jasper In December 2023, Cyclone Jasper struck Far North Queensland, causing widespread flooding and damage. Together with local Seventh-day Adventist Churches, ADRA responded by distributing 480 food hampers and opening churches to act as emergency …
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