ADRA Norway provides learning solutions in Myanmar, despite closed schools
19 May 2020 | Oslo, Norway [Gry Haugen with Jonathan Telfer] When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March, many of the schools and vocational education centres ADRA is partnering with, were closed in order to prevent further spread of the virus. But opportunities for learning using a phone or a tablet can't be stopped by…
Read MoreDearcoronavirus 09: Unmasked!
18 May 2020 Bern/St. Albans [Catherine Boldeau / CD-EUDNews / tedNEWS] The latest #dearcoronavirus clip #9 asks about your passionate dream and stands in solidarity with all those struggling in the unfortunate world of Coronavirus.
Read MoreMy name is Manca. I am a nurse, and this is my story during the COVID-19.
30 April 2020 | Ljubljana, Slovenia [Katja Kotnik] Manca is both a nurse in a care home and a young mother. She was recently the recipient of an ADRA Slovenia care package – and shared her story.
Read MoreADRA Slovenia offers volunteer training and ‘healthy baskets’ during COVID-19 outbreak
8 April 2020 | Ljubljana, Slovenia [Katja Kotnik] ADRA is active in the small Balkan nation of Slovenia, offering training to volunteers and practical help to the elderly and to healthcare workers.
Read MoreRacing for Education, Norwegian Union President Raises 5,500 Euros for ADRA in marathon
9 October 2019 | Lock Ness, Scotland [Tor Tjeransen] The head of the Adventist Church in Norway, Victor Marley, has raised over NOK 55,000 (approximately 5,500 Euros) for ADRA's work while running a tough marathon alongside Scotland’s famous Loch Ness. He claims to be very pleased with both the donations and the race.
Read MoreDecisions
28 February 2019 | Stockholm, Sweden [Siri Bjerkan Karlsson] "Siri, you should be working in development." It was my uncle speaking. Odd Jordal started ADRA in Scandinavia and I was working as his secretary for one year, taking an extended gap between finishing school and starting university. I had just returned from two years working…
Read MoreJoin the ‘Every Child. Everywhere. In School.’ Advocacy Campaign
26 February 2019 | Amman, Jordan [ADRA/tedNEWS] One million signatures are being petitioned in a brand new campaign that aims to facilitate education for every single child, world-wide. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) announced the new global advocacy campaign, 'Every Child. Everywhere. In School,' during a combined ADRA and Adventist Communicators conference in Amman,…
Read MoreThe Beginning
18 January 2019 | Brussels, Belgium [João Martins, Executive Director, ADRA Europe] I like beginnings. Whether opening a new box of Lego for my son and me to play with, starting a new responsibility at my church or initiating another project for ADRA; It is always an exciting experience. It reminds me of the “beginning”…
Read MoreADRA in Europe promotes greater wellbeing
29 October 2018 | Budapest, Hungary [Maja Ahac] European ADRA leaders met in Budapest, Hungary, 22-25 October to discuss and find new approaches to make a bigger impact around the world. The aim was to accelerate the wellbeing of disadvantaged people and to build a stronger ADRA network.
Read MoreTed Wilson inspired by Belgrade Refugee Community Centre
25 September 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Victor Hulbert] When you have been inspired you need to visit. That was the case for Pastor Ted Wilson during his visit to the European Pastors’ Council in Belgrade, Serbia, 28 August – 2 September 2018. He specifically asked to visit the nearby ADRA Community Centre for refugees.
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