SILVER SPRING, Maryland — In a groundbreaking initiative that combines compassion with practicality, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has announced its new “Reindeer Retraining Program” to help Santa’s hardworking sleigh team transition into meaningful employment after the holiday season. “Every December, these reindeer work tirelessly to deliver joy around the world,” said ADRA […]
29 October, 2024 | As of 1997, ADRA earned General Consultative Status as a non-governmental organization (NGO) within the United Nations, allowing it to: Designate official representatives to the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG) Actively participate in UN events, conferences, and initiatives Deliver impactful written and oral statements at UN gatherings Present at United Nations […]
2 October 2024 | Militant airstrikes which began on September 21 have been devastating the people of Lebanon, leading to fatalities, devastation, injuries, and over 500,000 internally displaced people, or IDPs, to be left among the wreckage. Many towns and villages have been forced to evacuate to other parts of the country, uprooting their lives […]
16 August 2024 | Record-breaking rainfall has been the catalyst for devastating landslides in Kerala, India, resulting in 361 fatalities and more than 250 individuals missing. This natural disaster is the result of numerous issues, such as five times the regular amount of rainfall, the region’s steep terrain, rampant deforestation, and inadequate drainage systems. The […]
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) partnered with the North American Division’s Adventist Education for the highly anticipated International Pathfinders Camporee with the ambitious goal of setting a Guinness World Record. The record in question is for most backpacks stuffed with school supplies. From August 5 to 11, nearly 60,000 people have collected in […]
11 July 2024 | Adventists in Switzerland Celebrate 150th Anniversary of John Nevins Andrews’ Arrival “It was the 150th anniversary of the sending of the first official Adventist missionary to European soil. For the occasion, the Swiss Union had the honor of welcoming Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Churches, […]
4 July 2024 | Oregon Conference Explains New Workarounds & Pastoral Assignments “To the fullest extent possible, we aimed to equalize workload of pastors and financial sustainability. In addition, we’ve been able to shift funding for six full-time positions from the Gladstone office to the pastoral workforce to help increase pastoral coverage to our churches. […]
13 June 2024 | “Adopt a Family” Project Helps Brazilians Affected by Recent Flooding “Individuals across Brazil and beyond are coming together to support those in need. This initiative, accessible through a straightforward online process, invites contributions from anyone, anywhere, with an internet connection. To participate, donors can visit the project website: sos.asr.org.br.” Adventist Hospital Receives […]