Victorian Bushfires and Storms

Widespread bushfires and storms across Victoria have resulted in widespread evacuation and sheltering. By Tuesday 13/2/24, power outages were affecting half a million homes, and 46 homes have been destroyed by bushfires.

ADRA is providing two emergency relief centres with fresh produce and cash assistance, as well as offering cash assistance to those affected.

 

Conflict in Southern Lebanon

ADRA is responding to the conflict along Lebanon’s southern border and the increasing number of displaced people. Our response will include the distribution of food and non-food assistance, like cash vouchers, to secure the needs of the affected individuals.

 

Cyclone Kirrily

After preparing for Tropical Cyclone Kirrily on 25 January, thankfully the wind and rain were not as severe as expected. ADRA is distributing prepositioned items such as food hampers and water supplies.

“Power outage is the current main problem impacting thousands of homes,” says Chris Kirkwood, Conference ADRA Director for North Australia. “Townsville City Church has opened their doors to give food to community members affected by the cyclone.”

Authorities have urged residents to conserve water with extensive power outages affecting regional water sites. ADRA is organising for water stored at Innisfail to be moved to Townsville for use there. Please keep those affected in your prayers.

Cyclone Jasper Flooding

In mid-December, Tropical Cyclone Jasper struck Far North Queensland, causing widespread flooding and damage. Together with local Seventh-day Adventist Churches, ADRA has been responding to help those affected. Nearly one month on, recovery efforts are far from over, and ADRA is still on the ground. Response and recovery efforts include distributing crisis food hampers, repurposing churches as evacuation centres, flood clean up support, and cash assistance. Read more here.

 

Ukraine Response

ADRA is working with our team in Ukraine to provide urgent humanitarian aid including water, food, shelter, blankets and clothing. We are also working with our ADRA teams in surrounding countries, including Poland, Romania and Hungary, as they respond to the needs of incoming refugees. According to the United Nations, at least 12 million people have fled their homes since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We are also responding to the recent flooding cause by damage to the Kakhovka Dam. You can find out more details of our response here.

 

African Hunger Crisis

The Horn of Africa is facing a fourth consecutive below-average rainfall season. The exceptionally long drought, amplified by warmer-than-normal temperatures, has devastated livelihoods, livestock herds, crops and vegetation, water availability, household incomes, and has increased displacement. A UNOCHA report (July 2022) projects 19.4 million are affected by drought in the Horn of Africa and 3.32 million children are at risk of dropping out of school. The report further adds that 18.6 million people are facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition is rising across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.

ADRA is supporting children and their families through school feeding programs in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Relief efforts extend to livelihood activities to combat the devastating effects of the drought.

 

Deadly disasters often strike without warning.

With a strong global presence in over 100 countries, ADRA is well-placed to help in times of need. When people need us, we’re already there.

Your gift to our Disaster Relief Fund helps us provide immediate disaster relief when disasters, like those listed above, strike. Your gift also helps to provide long-term recovery and disaster risk reduction activities in the aftermath.

 

To support ADRA’s response in times of disasters, donate below.

Cover Image: ADRA Ukraine. ADRA members prepare to respond to the conflict in Ukraine.
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ADRA Kenya. A woman walks across barren land to collect water in Kenya.
ADRA Romania. A convoy enters Ukraine to deliver supplies to internally displaced people.
ADRA Syria. Food distributions in Latakia following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
ADRA Afghanistan: Consulting a local affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquakes.
Donate Image: ADRA Syria. ADRA members assess the damage after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye

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A word on the conflict in Israel and Gaza

We are heartbroken by the loss of life in Israel and Gaza. Innocent people including women and children, as well as those who have been displaced, continue to be victims of the escalating conflict. We mourn for those who have lost loved ones and are suffering in this crisis and call on international leaders to bring an end to this tragedy. 

 In conflict zones around the world, ADRA is committed to serving the most vulnerable people with justice, compassion, and love. Although we are unable to respond under the current circumstances, we stand ready to assist when the time comes. Please join ADRA in praying for those who have been affected by this crisis.

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