Justice. Compassion. Love
Serving communities across Asia
with love, purpose, and lasting impact.
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Driven by our mission of Justice, Compassion, and Love, ADRA works in over 100 countries to bring lasting, sustainable change to communities in need. We serve all people—regardless of ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious association—helping them thrive through education, health, livelihoods, and emergency response.
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ADRA is transforming communities across Asia through four key impact areas. Guided by compassion, grounded in practical solutions—our work creates lasting change for those who need it most.
ARO
(Asia Regional Office)
ADRA Network operates through nine regional offices worldwide, one of which is the Asia Regional Office (ARO). Serving as the humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ARO supports 17 country offices across Asia. These countries fall under three church divisions—Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD), and Southern Asia Division (SUD)—as well as one union mission, the Chinese Union Mission (CHUM).
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Purpose and Role
ADRA Asia Regional Office (ARO) empowers 17 country offices with strategic guidance, technical expertise, and operational support. We work to strengthen governance, coordinate emergency response, and ensure the mission of Justice, Compassion, and Love is upheld across Asia through meaningful partnerships and leadership development.
Core Functions
- Strengthen governance & leadership
- Coordinate humanitarian responses
- Guide financial & administrative systems
- Support strategic planning & program quality
- Bridge church, donor, and global network relations
Stories of Impact
Moments that matter — told through the voices of those we serve. Each story is a testament to hope, resilience, and the power of compassion in action. Read more. Discover more. Be inspired by stories that make a difference.
ADRA Supports Earthquake-Hit Families in Mandalay and Sagaing
After a 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, ADRA supported 474 families with cash assistance—helping them recover, rebuild, and meet urgent needs. Amid devastation, hope returned through compassion, community, and the power of direct support.
Clean Water Transforms Lives: ADRA’s Impact in Viqueque, Timor-Leste
In Uhacae, Timor-Leste, families endured exhausting daily walks to fetch clean water—a basic need out of reach for many. For Mana Merita, a 28-year-old mother with a disability, ADRA’s water project brought safety, dignity, and a future filled with hope.
A Brighter Future: How ADRA is Changing Lives in Cambodia
In Pursat, Cambodia, ADRA’s Best CHOICES project transformed Socheng’s family—turning daily struggles into strength through parenting support, hygiene education, nutrition, gender equality, and play-based learning. A story of hope and resilience.
Media Hub
Media Hub is the go-to destination for ADRA Asia’s most compelling visibility materials—from storytelling videos and inspiring podcasts to downloadable tools and resources. Explore Now.
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