ADRA Partners with the Giving Back Project
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
Ending Hunger through Climate Adaptation
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
ADRA tent welcomes refugees from Ukraine
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
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
ADRA Congratulates Canada’s New $315-million Partnering for Climate fund
ADRA Canada congratulates the Government of Canada and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to climate change adaptation and climate partnerships. Not only will Canada double its climate financing to $5.3 billion over five years, but … 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
