ADRA International https://adra.org The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://adra.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-ADRA_Globe_1000_px-01-32x32.png ADRA International https://adra.org 32 32 10 Questions to Ask Before Donating to Any Charity https://adra.org/10-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-any-charity Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:20:18 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=45152 You see a cause that moves you. Your heart says yes, but your head whispers: Is this charity actually going to use my money well? That pause? That’s wisdom, not skepticism. With more than 1.8 million nonprofits operating in the U.S. alone, choosing where to give can feel overwhelming. But doing your homework can help you find the best fit for your values—and ensures your donation makes…

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]]> ADRA Calls for Prayer and Humanitarian Support Amid Ongoing Tensions in the Middle East https://adra.org/adra-calls-for-prayer-and-humanitarian-support-amid-ongoing-tensions-in-the-middle-east Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:54:31 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=44847 The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is calling for prayer and global solidarity as communities across parts of the Middle East face escalating tensions and humanitarian needs. As escalation continues in the region, ADRA’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional office, together with country offices and local partners, remains committed to serving the most vulnerable…

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]]> Caring for the Most Vulnerable: Why Compassion Still Matters https://adra.org/caring-for-the-most-vulnerable-why-compassion-still-matters Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:36:13 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=44817 By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” — Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) In a world that often feels overwhelmed by competing crises and endless needs, I sometimes hear a particular question: Does helping others really make a difference anymore? With so many problems, so much suffering…

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]]> Four Years of Conflict in Ukraine: The Human Stories Behind the Headlines https://adra.org/four-years-of-conflict-in-ukraine-the-human-stories-behind-the-headlines Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:46:42 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=44183 Four years ago, the world watched as Ukraine changed overnight. The images flooded every screen—families carrying what they could, borders overwhelmed with people fleeing, cities reduced to rubble overnight. The world was watching, and the world was responding. It was impossible to look away. But four years is a long time. News cycles move on and attention shifts. For many people…

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]]> ADRA Welcomes New Vice President for Sustainable Development https://adra.org/adra-welcomes-new-vice-president-for-sustainable-development Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:15:36 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=43876 The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thierry Van Bignoot as its new Vice President for Sustainable Development. “It is a profound honor to step into this role at a time when the world is facing increasingly complex humanitarian and development challenges,” says Van Bignoot. “I look forward to working alongside our global network to…

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]]> When Love Shows Up https://adra.org/when-love-shows-up Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:51:56 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=43425 As Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the United States and around the world, love is often spoken of in flowers, cards, and candlelight. But along the dusty migration routes of South America, love looks different. It walks mile after mile under an open sky. It carries backpacks and children. And sometimes, it walks on four legs. On the roads of the continent, thousands of migrant families…

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]]> ADRA International Announces Agreement To Serve As National Charity Partner For Stars On Ice USA National Tours In 2026 And 2027 https://adra.org/adra-international-announces-agreement-to-serve-as-national-charity-partner-for-stars-on-ice-usa-national-tours-in-2026-and-2027 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:21:21 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=43172 ADRA International (Adventist Development and Relief Agency), is pleased to announce its new status as national charity partner for Stars on Ice USA National Tours in 2026 and 2027. The Stars on Ice USA National Tour will visit 26 cities nationwide in 2026, starting on April 16 in Fort Myers, FL, and concluding on May 31 in Southaven, MS. The partnership will leverage the extensive reach of…

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]]> Love Without Borders: Compassion That Crosses Continents https://adra.org/love-without-borders-compassion-that-crosses-continents Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:29:54 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=42754 By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International In my three decades of humanitarian work, one truth has emerged with crystal clarity: love speaks every language. You’ll find ADRA serving in more than 120 countries, training farmers in Madagascar, teaching literacy in El Salvador, ensuring access to healthcare in the Philippines, responding to emergencies in every corner of the world…

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]]> Gen Z Christians Are Championing Healthy Lifestyles https://adra.org/gen-z-christians-are-championing-healthy-lifestyles Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:03:00 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=42419 On a crisp morning in Mongolia, a group of teenagers lace up their shoes and head outdoors together. Some laugh as they walk, others talk quietly about school and family. What brings them together is not a class requirement, but the opportunity to spend time with friends, be active, and learn practical skills that help them feel better in their daily lives. These young people are part of NextGen…

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]]> Education Is a Lifeline for Girls in Crisis-Affected Countries https://adra.org/education-is-a-lifeline-for-girls-in-crisis-affected-countries Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000 https://adra.org/?p=42413 On International Day of Education, the global community pauses to recognize a simple but powerful truth: education changes lives. It opens doors, restores dignity, and offers hope where it has been lost. For millions of children living amid conflict, displacement, and poverty, education is more than a classroom experience. It is protection. It is stability. It is the foundation for a future…

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