“As I was growing up in my country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it never occurred to me that I would one day become a refugee. We knew that other people from other countries sometimes had to flee and become refugees, but I didn’t think that it would ever happen to me. … read more
“The winds started in the evening.” Glorimar recalls the horrors of Hurricane Maria like it was yesterday. The powerful storm all but destroyed her community of Villa Cristiana, Puerto Rico – the place she’d called home her entire life. “The sound of the wind across the roofing sheets was horrible. My daughter wanted … read more
On November 3, 2018, the St. Catharines’ Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted their 11th annual benefit concert. More than one hundred people came together for an evening of music and entertainment, all to raise funds for ADRA. This year’s theme, “Reach Out and Help Them,” was inspired by ADRA’s work around the world. The … read more
“I was born here in this village. This is my home.” Heng grew up in a small and remote Cambodian village, making access to goods and services difficult. Like many other villages in Cambodia, Heng’s lacked access to proper health care, clean water, and quality education. A trip into town for supplies … read more
“When the soldiers came to our village there was a lot of killing. My own father was killed. Those of us who were left decided that we had to leave the village and go to Bangladesh. It was the rainy season, so the way was wet and slippery. Many people twisted their ankle … read more
Abu and his family were one of the most war-affected families ADRA workers had seen. They were living in a home that had been nearly destroyed by the ongoing violence. In fact, most houses in a similar condition in the region had already been abandoned. Since 2015, Yemen has experienced devastating conflict, leaving … read more
“I was born in the Northern province of Rwanda. Life was so difficult for us there that my parents decided to move here to the Eastern province in 2009 when I was just fourteen. It was here that I met my wife. She grew up here in this village. This part of Rwanda … read more
A refugee crisis was created when millions of Rohingya people fled to Bangladesh in search of safety. Osman and his family hid in a forest cave for two days before beginning their journey to Bangladesh. They then began walking. “We travelled like this for eight days, taking rest at night and walking during … read more
After Mary Ann finished high school in the Philippines, she found a job working in a store. She met a man named Dannis who worked at a bakery. After dating for three years they got married. When Mary Ann became pregnant with their first child, they had to make a choice. “We needed … read more
Youn is a rice farmer in rural Cambodia. She wanted her two young daughters, ages eight and five, to be as healthy as possible, so when an ADRA volunteer visited her home and invited her to join one of our projects, she agreed. Malnutrition, stunting, and illness in children under five are a … read more
In instances where donations exceed the project’s requirements or when local conditions impede program implementation, ADRA Canada will reallocate the funds to similar activities to assist those in greatest need.
