Adventist Development and Relief Agency
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| ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) | |
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| Type | Non Profit Organisation |
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| Founded | (1956) |
| Headquarters | Maryland, USA |
| Key people | Charles Sandefur, President
Mario Ochoa, Executive vice president Tereza Byrne, bureau chief for marketing and development |
| Industry | Humanitarian/Aid |
| Products | Provides individual and community development and disaster including, Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health, Emergency Management, and Basic Education. |
| Revenue | $173,000,000 |
| Employees | 5,000 |
| Slogan | Changing the World, One Life at a Time |
| Website | www.adra.org |
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International is an independent humanitarian agency operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) granted ADRA general consultative status in 1997.
Adra was formerly known as Seventh-day Adventist World Services (SAWS).
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[edit] What does ADRA do?
ADRA partners with communities, organizations, and governments to improve the quality of life for millions around the world through five core portfolio activities: Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health, Emergency Management, and Basic Education. ADRA recognizes the dignity that is inherent in each person and is committed to improving the quality of human life.
[edit] Who does ADRA serve?
ADRA serves people without regard to their ethnic, political, or religious association. It simply helps people in need, especially those most vulnerable such as women, children, and senior citizens.
[edit] ADRA Facts
- ADRA has a presence in 125 countries.
- More than 90 percent of private donations is used for direct humanitarian services. (100 percent in Australia)
- ADRA’s programs benefited nearly 23 million people worldwide in 2005.
