Our History
We're here when they need us most
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organisation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The agency has a long and successful history of providing humanitarian relief and implementing development initiatives.
Through its locally based offices and supported by a network of 118 ADRA Partners, ADRA has been serving countries all over the world for more than 60 years to reach the most vulnerable communities.
To date, the ADRA network is providing support, relief and empowerment in more than 118 countries.
Below is a brief timeline of ADRA’s history since its establishment.
