ADRA International

ADRA International, also known by its alias ADRA International, is a humanitarian organization headquartered in the United States of America. The organization focuses on delivering disaster relief, emergency assistance, and long‑term community development programs. Its work includes providing food, clean water, shelter, and medical care to populations affected by natural disasters and conflicts. ADRA International implements projects that aim to improve livelihoods, education, and health services in vulnerable communities. While the exact number of countries where it operates is not specified in the source material, the organization carries out activities across multiple regions worldwide.

As a faith‑based non‑profit, ADRA International is affiliated with the Seventh‑day Adventist Church and often collaborates with local Adventist congregations and other partners to implement its programs. This affiliation gives it a distinct identity that blends humanitarian assistance with values rooted in the Adventist tradition of service and compassion. The organization emphasizes sustainable development, seeking to empower communities to become self‑reliant rather than dependent on aid. Structurally, ADRA International operates as an independent entity within the broader ADRA network, which comprises national offices that share standards and resources while maintaining local governance. In May 2020, ADRA International was affected by a ransomware attack on Blackbaud’s cloud database, which exposed supporters’ personal and financial information and highlighted vulnerabilities in third‑party data protection practices.