The Democratic Republic of the Congo (the DRC) is a lush country of rainforests, hills, and mountains. It’s home to gorillas, the white rhinoceros, elephants, and giraffes. Its natural beauty is matched by its wealth of natural resources, ranking it among the richest in those terms. It’s therefore ironic that this beauty and bounty … read more
Elisha was on a ministerial trip to Gilgal, visiting 100 prophets. The region was gripped by famine. (2 Kings 4:38, NIV) Hunger haunted the people’s eyes. Fathers feared for their families, and mothers mourned their children’s misery. When a man came with armloads of bread and some heads of grain, Elisha knew what to … read more
As soon as they heard about the war in Ukraine, Kandus Thorp and her husband, Pr. Brad Thorp, knew they had to do something to help. Approached by her brother-in-law, Greg Thorp, with the idea, Kandus decided to help organize a fundraising concert for Ukraine in her small town of Oliver, British Columbia. … read more
Aurora Ominika-Enosse is a confident, warm-hearted young Anishnaabe woman with a ready smile. Her open demeanour undoubtedly puts at ease the children, youth, and fellow students with whom she works and volunteers. In her fourth year at Carleton University in Ottawa, Aurora has nearly completed her program in social work and feels called … read more
How much is an education worth to you? Would you defy your family to go to school? Would you go against the grain of social expectations to achieve your dream? Aïchatou Adamou writing on the chalkboard Education to Secure Independence – Aïchatou’s Story Aïchatou Adamou is going against … read more
On June 13, 2022, members of ADRA Cambodia’s TOGETHER team celebrated the “World No Tobacco Day”. This year’s theme was “Tobacco Poisons our Environment.” The event highlighted the harmful effects of tobacco use and secondhand smoke on newborn babies, children, pregnant women, and youth. The event also raised awareness of the risks facing … read more
Nina is an 82-year-old grandmother from Ukraine. The night before ADRA met her, she boarded a train with her sister and her sister’s husband and left her home country to escape the violence of the conflict. This evacuation is not Nina’s first time fleeing a conflict. In 1941, Nina was … read more
The inspiration came five years ago from a former cocaine addict. While attending a local community services meal, she asked Debbie Boskovic, a volunteer, if she knew of any place where she could bake. The former drug user said, “When you’re an addict all you think about is yourself. But now that I’m … read more
Julieta is the mother of seven children. Between her husband, children, and her rice farm, her days are full, with never a dull moment. Recently, Julieta has had even more to deal with. Julieta is a survivor of Tropical Storm Ana, which ripped through Mozambique in January. “The cyclone landfall was really challenging,” … read more
A large ADRA tent welcomes refugees entering Slovakia from Ukraine. Here they find a warm place to rest after their arduous journey. Power banks recharge cell phones, keeping loved ones connected. Cots provide a place to sleep. A kids’ corner stocked with toys, books, and crafts offers solace to children. ADRA staff and … 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.
