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Help A Mother Secure Her Family’s Future
Lila lives in rural Nepal with her ten-year-old son, Sanjay*. Like so many mothers in rural Nepal, Lila has to raise her children and run the household alone. With very few local jobs, Lila’s husband has to migrate to India for work, leaving his family behind for months at a …
Read MoreWhy We May Give Cash to People in Times of Disaster
Six Reasons Why We May Give Cash Instead of Goods to People in Times of Disaster When crisis hits, people need help fast. But what’s the most effective way to provide that help? Increasingly, humanitarian organisations are turning to cash assistance – giving money directly to people affected by crisis …
Read MoreAdventists join election call on Australian aid
Adventist leaders have joined heads of other Australian Christian denominations in writing to political leaders, urging them to protect Australian aid ahead of Australia’s federal election. Pastor Terry Johnson, president of the Australian Union Conference, and Denison Grellmann, CEO of ADRA Australia, both added their names to the open letter …
Read MoreGrowing a Better Future in Cambodia: Ra Vanny’s Journey to Sustainable Farming
Ra Vanny, a 44-year-old widow from O’Tapong commune, Bakan district, Pursat province, lives with her four-year-old granddaughter and her elderly mother. With only a sixth-grade education, she has faced many challenges in providing for her family. Life Before Joining the Project Before becoming involved in the project, Ra Vanny supported …
Read MoreTürkiye-Syria Earthquake: Two Years On
On 6 February 2023, massive earthquakes struck southeastern Türkiye (formerly Turkey) and northern Syria. It is the earthquake with the highest death toll since the 2010 disaster in Haiti. An event that lasted only minutes, but whose devastating effects are still being felt today. ADRA Australia has been one of …
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