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
EMBRACE Announcement
ADRA Canada is pleased to announce our latest partnership with the Canadian Government to improve and save lives of women and children in remote regions of Cambodia, Burma (Myanmar), Philippines and Rwanda. Named EMBRACE, the program will reduce maternal and child mortality by building new health clinics, expanding some existing clinics, training community-based … read more
SAGE Group Visits Projects in Asia
The Alberta SAGE group has just returned from an exciting trip to South East Asia. Alberta SAGE is a group for seniors that want to make a difference in the world. The group partnered with ADRA Canada’s Connections program to organize this trip so they could see the work that ADRA has been … read more
