ADRA Australia works within a ‘Values-based Framework’ to achieve well-being and security for people on terms that are important to them.

We ensure that all members of communities have the opportunity to participate in project activities without prejudice. We seek to build the capacity of overseas partner offices and local churches to help them better serve their local communities, and we seek to build environmental sustainability into our development projects.

Overseas, ADRA works with communities in the South Pacific, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to bring transformational change. Our work is focused in the areas of health, livelihoods, education, and disasters. In Australia, ADRA partners with local churches to run initiatives such as food pantries, community gardens and emergency relief to help those in the community who would otherwise fall through the cracks. When accessing these services, those receiving assistance also find comfort in the companionship of ADRA and church volunteers, creating a stronger sense of belonging within their community.