Rations in the Bush
Agnes remembers a better life. She had a home, a school, and her family was together. They were happy. In hours, her life changed. Her village in Wonderuba, South Sudan was attacked. She saw people being killed. Her family fled into the bush along with hundreds of others. They found refuge outside a … read more
Students Making a Difference
Seven hours and five minutes. That’s how long it takes to drive the 754 km from Calgary to Fort McMurray. For the students of Chinook Winds Adventist Academy (CWAA) the geographic distance did not translate into a compassionate distance. They did not feel far removed from the people affected by the May wildfire. They … read more
Changing Lives in Rwanda
Standing in Agnes’ garden left me feeling like Alice in Wonderland for a moment. The kale was taller than I. Agnes is one of the most energetic people I have ever met. She darts everywhere, eager to show us the fruits—and vegetables—of her labours. At 70, she is bursting with life, as is … read more
Fort McMurray Update
In partnership with the Government of Alberta, ADRA Canada has opened the Alberta Wildfire Donation Centre in Edmonton, Alberta to help the evacuees and residents of Fort McMurray. As of June 1, the 175,000 square foot warehouse has been the primary location to manage all donations for Fort McMurray. The warehouse is located … read more
The Story of Grace
JUBA, South Sudan–When I hear stories about what people have suffered in South Sudan, it’s easy to lose heart. But then I think about people who inspire me—people like Grace Athiens. I met 12-year old Grace when we visited Budi, the small county in the eastern part of South Sudan. That’s where ADRA … read more
Worth The Walk
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered the country of Nepal. Almost 9,000 people were killed, and many more injured. Three and a half million people were rendered homeless. Chandra Bahadur Shrestha was one of those millions. He was 78 years old. When the earthquake struck, Chandra’s family was gathered in … read more
Ecuador Earthquake Response
On April 16, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake brought major devastation to the South American country of Ecuador. The death toll is now over 600, including 4 Canadians. This number is expected to rise dramatically once the rubble is moved and the “missing” turn into confirmed fatalities. Whole communities around the epicenter of Pedernales … read more
Earthquake Response
The month of April has brought a rash of strong earthquakes upon our world. On April 10, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country of Pakistan and effected communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Four days later Japan was jolted with a magnitude 6.5 quake which was followed shortly after with 7.3 magnitude Earthquake … read more
The Shaking
Geeta and her husband were walking on the dirt road when the shaking started. This earthquake was much stronger than any they had felt before. They ran frantically towards their house. They were afraid that their children were inside and would not be able to escape in time. When they reached the house, … read more
Changing Lives in Laos
The first time that I visited the small country of Laos in 1996, one sign at the airport said, “Show All Weapons”. That sign spoke volumes about the frontier nature of the country. Over the last twenty years, much has changed in Laos, but thankfully the nation still retains a beautiful rustic quality, … read more
