There is a word we use often in our work at ADRA: hope.
By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International We talk about bringing hope to communities, restoring hope after disaster and helping people imagine a better future. But over the years, I have learned something important: Hope is not only something we talk about. Hope is something we do. A nourishing meal can be hope. A lively classroom […]
The Moral Courage to Care
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Words by Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International Some of the most important work in the world never gets photographed. It doesn’t rush into a burning building or […]
Justice Is Not Optional: Why Compassion Must Be Paired with Action
By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” — Isaiah 1:17 (NIV) I grew up in a tradition that taught me compassion was a virtue. And it is. But over a lifetime of humanitarian work, […]
Leading with Hope in Times of Uncertainty
By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the Lord your God goes with you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) We are living in a time when uncertainty feels constant. From global crises and natural disasters to economic instability and growing humanitarian needs, the world can seem unsettled in ways that […]
Caring for the Most Vulnerable: Why Compassion Still Matters
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 […]
Love Without Borders: Compassion That Crosses Continents
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 […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”
Except for so many, it’s not. Financial stress, loneliness and family dynamics can make Christmas one of the most stressful times of the year. According to research by Good360 Australia, one in two respondents worried about affording gifts for their family. And with one in three Australians finding it difficult to cope financially, an event […]
Bring a Family Together
“I was never at peace because I was always thinking about how I was going to provide for my children.” Aginess is a mother of four living in rural Zambia. Every day, Aginess and her husband would walk long distances from their home in the hope that they would find work doing labour for others. […]
International Day of People with Disability 2025
Today, 3 December, is International Day of People with Disability. An estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide experience a significant disability today. Today we are reminded that access – to education, work, opportunities, and healthcare – is the key to creating accessible societies. Disability inclusion is a key component of ADRA’s development projects as we work […]
ADRA plants seeds for cocoa success
Through ADRA Australia’s Sustainable Economic and Agricultural Solutions (SEAS) Project, ADRA Solomon Islands is helping cocoa farmers in Marovo Lagoona, Western Province, strengthen their skills and livelihoods with the establishment of a new cocoa module farm. A cocoa module farm serves as a small nursery where young cocoa plants are nurtured before being transferred to […]