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Sabbath School guide focused on helping āthe least of theseā
This post was originally written by Linda Edorsson for the Adventist Record. Church leaders from the South Pacific are making a global impact through the third quarterās Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, which challenges readers to respond to injustice, oppression and suffering by highlighting the Bibleās call to ādo justiceā. …
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day ā June 20
June 20 is World Refugee Day,Ā a day when the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) joins the United Nations and the world to commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees, and show support for families forced to leave their homes due to persecution or conflict. ADRA remains …
Read MoreYour Update on Cyclone Idai
It has been over a month since Cyclone Idai wreaked havoc on the lives of millions in southern Africa. Since then, your generous donations have been vital in providing life-saving support to survivors. ADRA’s immediate focus has been on providing food, clean water and psychological support to thousands of traumatised …
Read MoreDevastation in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai
Communities in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi have been devastated by what is being described as the worst natural disaster to hit the southern hemisphere. Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique on March 14, resulting inĀ a trail of destruction. Heavy rains and ferocious winds swept through the three nations, causing …
Read MoreADRA responds to Townsville Floods
The people of Townsville have always been community minded, so the response to the current flooding is no exception. Having received a yearās worth of rain in nine days, Townsville is facing some of the worst flooding in its history. Thousands of houses have been affected, schools have shut down, …
Read MoreAdvocates raise voice to get #KidsOffNauru
ADRA supportersĀ were among a group of Australian Christians calling for the release of children held in immigration detention on Nauru. The statement was made by participants at the Justice Conference at the Melbourne Town Hall on October 27. āAs Christians, we cannot in good faith be complicit in, or bystanders …
Read MoreHow does the ADRA Appeal help?
Itās October, which means the annual ADRA Appeal is here! Our senior fundraising manager Aleksandra Ewing shares some insights. How does the ADRA Appeal help? Where does the money go? The funds raised during the ADRA Appeal go to support people in need in Australia and overseas. This funding is …
Read MoreEden Valley Academy to continue independently
Eden Valley Academy (EVA) will continue to run independently following a mutual agreement between EVA founder and director Helen Hall and ADRA Australia which ends ADRAās partnership with the project. ADRA Australiaās involvement with EVA commenced shortly after the Academy was established in 1983. The Academy provides education and vocational …
Read MoreADRA receives 5-year DFAT accreditation extension
ADRA Australia has been granted full accreditation from the Australian government for another five years. The accreditation, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), means ADRA is eligible to receive annual government funding for development projects. The accreditation process is lengthy and rigorous, designed to ensure NGOs are …
Read MoreSpeaking up for Fairness and Generosity
Ahead of next week’s federal budget, there have been reports of further cuts to Australia’s foreign aid budget. In response, Adventist leaders have spoken out, encouraging church members toĀ advocate for a fairer and more generous approach. ADRA Australia CEO Paul Rubessa said he was “alarmed” to hear reports of another …
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