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What is the purpose of ADRA?
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA or ADRA International) is a humanitarian agency operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief.
Is ADRA legitimate?
ADRA International is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2000, and donations are tax-deductible.
How did ADRA start?
ADRA began as a department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As a church with approximately 60,000 Australian members, Adventists are committed to demonstrating the love of God in real and practical ways.
What is ADRA doing now?
Our Work. We are a global humanitarian organization who delivers relief and devlopment to individuals in more than 118 countries. ADRA is changing the world through Health, Education, Livelihood, and Emergency response efforts.
How many 7th Day Adventists are there?
How many Seventh-day Adventists are there? The Adventist Church boasts 1.2 million members in North America; with more than 18.7 million members worldwide it is among the fastest-growing denominations. The Pew Research Center found it to be the most racially diverse religious group in the U.S. earlier this year.
Is ADRA helping Afghanistan?
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) – Afghanistan. ADRA serves people without regard to their ethnic, political, or religious association. ADRA established an office in Afghanistan in 2002, and has provided emergency aid, water and sanitation projects, and assistance to schools.
How many employees does ADRA?
ADRA continues to be a leading worldwide humanitarian organization with more than 6,000 employees world wide implementing over $150 million in funded projects.
What is the motto of ADRA?
To serve humanity so all may live as God intended.
What does ADRA do in Australia?
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA works with governments, organisations and communities to empower people and provide opportunities for them to thrive.
Who does ADRA help?
We deliver relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 118 countries—regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, or religious association.