Impacting Today, Transforming Tomorrow
Around the world, ADRA is working to provide immediate and long-term support to victims of disaster, famine, conflict, and poverty. For 25 years, our programs have been changing the lives of people regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation:
1994: The water supply for Narikeltala, Bangladesh is six miles away and contaminated. ADRA helps Christian, Muslim, and Hindu villagers work together for the first time to bring clean water to the village.
"ADRA helped us learn to love each other despite our differences in faith, and the knowledge they gave us helped save our children’s lives." - Bidhan Chandry, Narikeltala, Bangladesh
1998: Hurricane Mitch wipes out more than 70% of the crops and transportation infrastructure in Honduras, and destroys or seriously damages over 88,000 homes. ADRA, already working in Honduras, operates 28 shelters and provides ongoing support to help the population rebuild their lives.
"ADRA offered us the opportunity to join [the Development Assistance Program in Support of Subsistence Farmer Households]. I liked it right away, because before this, we didn’t work in a group. Together, we get more done." - Leoncio, farmer, Honduras
1990-2003: Civil war tears Liberia apart, forcing over 50,000 refugees from their homes. ADRA is there, providing food, water, and shelter to the vulnerable victims and losing three devoted ADRA workers in the process.
"Technically, we ought to withdraw from all of Liberia, but they need help more than any of the others we are working with. If everyone pulls out, theirs is a destiny no one deserves. We should press on!" - Kaare Lund, ADRA director for Norway, 2002 - three months before he and two other ADRA employees were killed in Liberia
2005: A 7.6 magnitude earthquake and landslides leave millions in desperate need of food, shelter, medical aid, and comfort in Pakistan. In addition to emergency response, ADRA helps people rebuild their homes.
"Allah sent ADRA, and I received iron panels for my home and quilts to keep me warm. I thank Allah and ADRA for this blessing. I’m just a helpless old woman, but I’m praying for ADRA." - Abdul Jan, earthquake victim, Pakistan
2008: Cyclone Nargis and its ensuing tidal wave kill almost 140,000 people and seriously impact another 2.4 million in Myanmar. The country’s ruling junta does not allow international assistance at first, but ADRA is already on the ground, and is able to help out the most vulnerable immediately.
At ADRA, we consider our daily work to be an expression of our love for God. You can help ADRA continue to be an instrument of God’s grace.
Thank you for 25 years of support. Help us bring a brighter future to the world’s most needy.
