The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was started by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a way to follow Christ’s example of serving and caring for those in need. Put simply, ADRA improves the lives of people around the world. The agency searches out deprivation, social injustice, and need—then works to eliminate them. ADRA invests in the potential of individuals through advocacy, supporting families, promoting health, providing food and water, establishing livelihoods, and responding to emergencies.
Their Purpose
To serve humanity so all may live as God intended.
Their Motto
Justice. Compassion. Love.
Who They Are
The organization is the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—part of the 21.9-million strong Adventist community, with hundreds of thousands of churches globally and the world’s largest integrated healthcare and education network.
The organization delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 120 countries—regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, or religious association.
By partnering with local communities, organizations, and governments, the organization is able to deliver culturally relevant programs and build local capability for sustainable change.
Where They Work
The organization's work touches millions of lives in more than 120 countries around the world. Its on-the-ground approach allows immediate assistance in times of crisis and true partnership with the communities served.
