Ontarian Youth Raise Funds for Refugees
With the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine burdening their hearts, the Bowmanville Archers Pathfinders Club of 15 youth, six staff, and many supportive parents, decided to do something to help. “The staff discussed posing the question of help needed in Ukraine and for the refugees. As we discussed, we didn’t want the leadership … read more
ADRA Update on the Ukraine Crisis
The news reports we are receiving from Ukraine each day leave us in shock and heartbreak. As of March 31, the number of people who have fled the country has risen to 4 million. Others who have fled their homes to find shelter in safer places inside Ukraine have now reached 6.5 … read more
Water Means More Than You Might Think
March 22 marks World Water Day’s 29th year. In 1993, World Water Day was first observed to raise awareness of potable water as an invaluable resource and a right for all. Water means survival. You can survive only three days without water. However, water means more than you might think. It is … read more
Young mother Victoria is now a refugee
At night, Victoria falls asleep in a room crowded with people, mattresses, and luggage. When she wakes up, she calls her husband in Khmelnitsky, 200 miles across the Ukraine border, to see if he is still alive. Her seven-year-old daughter sleeps beside her. Across the room, alongside several other relatives, Victoria’s brother-in-law, … read more
Helping Farmers in Nepal Adapt to Climate Change: SDG 13
Suraj Khadka is from Nepal, and a project participant in the FOSTER project. Suraj comes from a family of smallholder farmers. At one time, Suraj used to produce seasonal vegetables like chili, onion and tomato. However, due to the lack of water to be used for irrigation, growing vegetables during the dry … read more
Growing Organic Mushrooms in Myanmar: SDG 4
17-year-old, Nang San Noon is from Myanmar. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nang San Noon was unable to attend school. A short time later, the BRIGHT project came to her village and introduced a vocational training program. Nang San Noon became interested in this, and since she was no longer able to … read more
Tropical Storm Ana Displaces Families in Mozambique
“I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist them.” Job 29:12, NIV Job had a reputation. And it was a good one. It was so stellar, God Himself boasted of His servant Job before a heavenly assembly. “He is blameless and upright, a man who … read more
Winefredo’s Story on Good Health and Well-Being: SDG 3
“ADRA has helped me to become a better father. I used to believe that as long as I was working hard and providing food for my children that I was doing my part. ADRA has taught me that even if I am very busy, I need to make the time to spend … read more
Gender Equality and Empowerment in Sudan: SDG 5
In partnership with Global Affairs Canada, ADRA works to achieve gender equality and empowerment for women and girls. In West Darfur, Sudan, ADRA is making a difference in the lives of women and girls, like Arafa. “In my village, women and girls have experienced and suffered from gender-based violence, forced and early … read more
And Let Everyone Who Is Thirsty Come
In the last few days of September, the unmistakeable smell of gasoline emanating from kitchen and bathroom facets was, to the residents of Iqaluit, the first sign that something was wrong with their water. When city staff began investigating, they confirmed what had been obvious to residents. Fuel was contaminating the city’s treated water … read more
