War, drought, and chronic poverty have displaced millions of people in Sudan. Ramirez describes the current situation that many displaced families are experiencing in refugee camps, and how ADRA is providing help for those who choose to make the long journey home.
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India is a society of extremes where high technology and deep poverty coexist. Paulo Lopes discusses the work that ADRA is doing on behalf of the poorest, especially women affected by the recent Asian tsunami who are receiving small business training, which is giving them a new opportunity to succeed in life.
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Malaria, an often fatal disease, is causing havoc among Mozambique’s population. More than 5 million cases were recently reported in this southeastern African nation. Darcy de Leon, Country Director for ADRA Mozambique, speaks about how ADRA is helping families take steps to prevent this disease.
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Todd Reese, Country Director for ADRA Togo, discusses how ADRA is improving the livelihoods of women in rural areas, providing eye care and teaching disease prevention, and raising awareness about HIV and AIDS using creative methods in this tiny West African nation.
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ADRA Sweden is involved in many humanitarian projects around the world. Siri Karlsson spoke with ADRA’s World Radio about the work that is being done on behalf of internally displaced persons in Sudan and children in Kenya who have been orphaned by AIDS.
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Tajikistan is Central Asia’s poorest country. Since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 it has struggled to leave the past behind and move forward. Hearly Mayr and Emily Harding traveled there to see first hand what ADRA is doing to improve life in rural communities.
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Cambodia has undergone many changes since the Khmer Rouge left power. However, many communities are still struggling to survive. Find out what ADRA is doing to bring relief to those families living in rural areas.
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ADRA's World Radio speaks to Nagi Khalil, Country Director for ADRA Yemen, about how ADRA is working on behalf of Somali refugees, the physically challenged, and tribal communities to promote development and peace in this nation by the Red Sea.
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The city of Lima, Peru, is facing high numbers of tuberculosis cases among the poorest. Kara Watkins recently went there to see firsthand what the needs are and how ADRA is working to improve the health of many people.
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Changing times require new strategies to encourage people to give. In Russia and central Asia, where ADRA is working with children living with HIV, assisting infant homes, and assisting families develop economically, new ideas are giving opportunities and hope to many.
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What happens when war takes away everything? How do you jumpstart your life again? Bjorn Kroll discusses how ADRA is assisting war refugees in Burundi rebuild their homes and lives and teaching communities how to forgive each other.
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The islands that make up Indonesia are not strangers to earthquakes, typhoons, landslides, and volcanoes that are constantly a menace to the Indonesian people. Wendy Brightman reports on ADRA's response to these emergencies and tells of Queen Sofia of Spain's visit to an ADRA project.
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Llewellyn Juby gives an update on how ADRA responded to recent food shortages in Mongolia and taught the people how to change their diet to live healthier and longer lives. He also tells some captivating stories of challenges and successes he has encountered recently.
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Everyday ADRA strives to reach out to a world in need in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Dawit Habetemariam discusses how the agency does this and shares first hand accounts of ADRA's life-changing work.
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The work of ADRA Norway has grown tremendously from the days when it ran with only one staff member. Pia Reierson discusses why she became a humanitarian worker and how today she leads a dedicated group of ADRA workers.
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The frontlines of ADRA's humanitarian work is not always in the poverty-stricken areas that are often referred to as the developing world. Marilyn Mackay discusses her work with ADRA providing for the needs of the people in her own backyard: Australia.
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Many parts of Africa have suffered from poverty and hunger for many decades. We don't always hear about the plight of the people in that region, but they continue to suffer day in and day out. Birgit Philipsen discusses the great needs she has witnessed first hand on the African continent.
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The horn of Africa is a part of the world that is a virtual powder keg. Civil unrest, lack of water, and famine are all too common. Rudy Monsalve recently visited the Ethiopia and Somalia border region and provides a riveting report.
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Rachel lived and worked for ADRA in Nicaragua for more than three years. She discusses the many joys and challenges she experienced and how ADRA's ministry of compassion not only impacted the people she served but changed her own life.
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Water is a very precious commodity in many parts of Africa including Namibia. ADRA is helping the San people of the Kalahari dig wells and also protect them from the many elephants that live in that region. Julio Munoz recently visited Namibia and discusses how ADRA is making a difference.
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After twenty years of civil war Sudan is slowly moving to a new peaceful era. At the same time the Darfur region remains a challenge. Anne Woodworth recently visited Sudan and reports that some positive changes are taking place.
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