The Pain and Privilege of Isolation
Lockdown’s Silver Lining There is likely nobody in the world who enjoyed the social effects of COVID-19 more than my dog. Some might make the same claim about their own pets, but as far as I can tell, my pup became the happiest creature in the world after March, 2020. We all experienced it … read more
TOGETHER in Cambodia
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
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
Warm Houses and Warm Hearts
Juan Carlos is a 44-year-old husband and father. He lives in Ccampa, Peru, with his wife Yulisa and their two daughters, ages 12 and 14. Ccampa is located over 14,000 feet above sea level, with extreme temperatures as low as -6° Fahrenheit (-21°Celsius). This community is essentially at the base of the snow-capped Andes of Cusco, Peru. Until December 2019, Juan Carlos was a muleteer and chef for hiking enthusiasts … read more
The Courageous Girl with Passion but No Promised Future
Anna is six a year-old girl living in Tanzania, Africa. Although born with Albinism, she is a charming, confident girl. Anna lives with her mother and grandmother and is the only child in the household. When asked about her genetic condition Anna tosses her head back and laughs saying “She … read more
A Happy Face
High in the mountains of Peru, lies the community of Chilca. Remote and unforgiving, at 13500-15500 ft above sea level, the temperature can quickly drop to -5 degrees. These freezing cold temperatures bring rain, snow, and blustery winds that negatively affect the local inhabitants’ health. The harsh conditions exacerbate vulnerabilities, especially for the very young and the very old. With their precarious economic condition made worst by the COVID-19 pandemic, few … read more
Having a Baby in a War Zone
The country of Yemen is rarely featured in our news feeds. Yet, the United Nations has declared that the ongoing war in Yemen has generated the greatest humanitarian disaster that we have in our world today. The shelling has destroyed hospitals, clinics, and health facilities. Healthcare in Yemen has been hit hard. With … read more
Maria’s Journey
Maria, her husband and six children, were living a good life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They had a large plot of land where they planted rice, maize and beans. The income generated from their farm was more than enough to sustain their family’s lifestyle and provide for the education of their … read more
EMBRACING A Mountain Village
Pagsangaan is an isolated community perched among beautiful mountains in the Philippines. The village was established during World War II when a group of families fled the violence of the Japanese invasion. The dense jungle provided a perfect place to hide. For 30 years, the people of the village remained very cautious of … read more
Help in a Time of Need
Aye Aye lives in a remote village in the Kayin state of Myanmar. When she was still quite young her father died and her mother had a difficult time supporting the family without him. Like many of the Karen people who live in Kayin state, she decided to cross over into Thailand and … read more
