Orange Farmer Turned IDP
“In 2011, when the conflict first started in my home village, we would hide in the church until things quietened down. We would then return to our home. As the days passed and the conflict became more intense, I told my wife and six children to go to the main road where they … read more
Laila’s Journey
“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
Restoring Health in Yemen
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
A New Smile for Mohammed
Mohammed lives with his family in a small village in Yemen. The ongoing conflict in the country makes it difficult for his father to find work and the family daily faces challenges of hunger and poverty. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Mohammed has endured a lot of sadness and pain in … read more
Healthier and Happier
Khean lives in a small village in Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge were still quite active in her childhood and her family’s lives were difficult. Her parents were rice farmers.
I Was a Drunkard
“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
Osman’s Search for Safety
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
Helping Families in the Philippines
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
ADRA Gifts Change Lives in Rwanda
Ruth and her husband lived in a small town in the Eastern province of Rwanda. Together they had five children and were doing quite well. Unexpectedly, Ruth’s husband passed away. She tried to carry on but found it too overwhelming. Ruth and the children moved back to the rural village where her husband … read more
We All Feel So Much Better
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
