South America

ADRA at Work
Thorough coverage of our work in South America

UPDATED: ADRA Responds to Peru Earthquake
UPDATED: ADRA Responds to Peru Earthquake
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is on the ground in Peru assessing survivors' needs, after an 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast, 90 miles southeast of Lima, at 6:40 p.m. local time Wednesday evening. ADRA has initiated an immediate response to meet the most urgent needs of survivors in the earthquake-hit Ica province, including emergency medical care, water, food, tents, and blankets.

UPDATED: ADRA Responds to Peru Earthquake
Thursday, August 16, 2007

ADRA Ayuda a los Sobrevivientes del Terremoto en Perú
Thursday, August 16, 2007

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Stories from the field
Personal accounts and timely stories straight from the field.

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Ecuador: After the Eruption

Photo Essay posted by ADRA
Tagged with: South America, Emergency Management

Photo Essay

When Tungurahua erupted in central Ecuador on August 16, 2006, it cause desctruction and chaos. Now, people are trying to get their lives back. … watch photo essay >

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Kara Watkins, Former Assistant Director for Marketing and Development, ADRA International

Audio posted by Kara Watkins
Tagged with: South America, Primary Health Care,

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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. … listen to audio >

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Water in Ecuador

Water in the Highlands of Ecuador

Photo Essay posted by ADRA
Tagged with: South America

Photo Essay

In the past, the residents of San Antonio de Guatubamaba did not have access to water for drinking or farming. For this small, a new water pipeline is a dream come true. … watch photo essay >

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