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 to have these kinds of […]
From Surviving to Thriving
Vourn and Sarourm live in rural Cambodia with their three-year-old son. Both have lost a leg to a landmine on separate occasions while in Thailand. “After losing my leg, my life became very difficult,” says Sarourm. “I did rice farming, and while others could finish a hectare a day, I would struggle to get through […]
ADRA celebrates 40 years
ADRA Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event held on October 26 at Avondale University Church in Cooranbong, NSW. The event was an opportunity for current and past staff, board members, volunteers, and supporters to share memories and fellowship, and look forward to the future. More than 600 people from across the country gathered […]
Creating entrepreneurship opportunities in Nepal
Nami lives in rural Nepal with her husband and two sons. Together with her husband she did physical labour to earn an income. But the work was taxing, and the pay was poor. She struggled to meet her day-to-day expenses. “I wanted to start my own business, but this was impossible because we did not […]
ADRA’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 conflict has resulted in the displacement […]
Wauchope church ministry expands with ADRA partnership
A ministry by Wauchope Adventist Church (Kingscreek, NSW) has been expanding significantly after becoming an official ADRA project in February. The SouperVan ministry, which has been serving hot soup and buns to the community for more than two years, now also provides fresh produce, blankets, sleeping bags and pet food. According to Troy Eggleton, ADRA Community Connect Wauchope Activity Manager, the […]
Adventist women join lobbying for aid increases
Four women representing ADRA Victoria have joined with other Christian leaders to ask Australia’s political leaders to increase their commitment to Australian aid. Director of ADRA Victoria Rebecca Auriant, Selba-Gondoza Luka, Kate Pincheira and Pastor Moe Stiles were among 35 Christian leaders from across Australia that met in Canberra at this year’s Women’s Leaders Network […]
Celebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Jean’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 Jean Tiran, Chief Financial Officer (pictured below on a project visit in Zimbabwe). In August 2020, Jean accepted the role of Chief […]
ADRA granted 5-year DFAT re-accreditation status
ADRA Australia has been granted full accreditation from the Australian Government for another five years. The accreditation, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), means ADRA is eligible to receive annual government funding for development projects. The accreditation process is lengthy and rigorous, designed to ensure NGOs are compliant and adhere to best-practice […]
Celebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Alison’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 Alison Young, Executive Assistant to the CEO. Alison has served ADRA, both internationally and in Australia, for over 18 years. But her […]